The Power
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Intro
Em G Bm D
Woah
A Em Bm
Woah
Em G Bm D
Yeah
A Em Bm
Oh yeah
A Em Bm
Yeah
Verse: 1
Em G
I been thinkin' all night, I seen the world
Bm D
More things than you know that could ever be
A Em Bm
My girl, you're the best that I've ever seen
Verse: 2
Em G
Say, I been thinkin' "All right, this is it
Bm D A
This is what we got, what it's gonna be"
Em Bm
My girl, I see your prophecy
Pre-Chorus
Em G Bm D
I could dream and see from the garden of Eden, yeah
A Em Bm
Coiled snake on my way but I wouldn't believe it, yeah
[Refrão]
Em G Bm D A
I gave you forever, my secrets, my soul untold
Em Bm
I gave you the great unknown
Em G Bm D A
I'll always remember the moment you let me go
Em Bm
And when I'm alone I'll know
Em G Bm
I gave you the power (oh oh oh oh)
D A Em Bm
Baby, then you know (oh oh oh oh)
Verse: 3
Em G
I been in my hindsight, it was rough
Bm D
So cruel just to be that tough
A Em Bm
The world turns, I guess you better learn
Em G
Like a knife at a gun fight, still argue
Bm D
But still the same old thrill
A Em Bm
My girl, I bet you'll have a whirl
[Refrão]
Em G Bm D A
I gave you forever, my secrets, my soul untold
Em Bm
I gave you the great unknown
Em G Bm D A
I'll always remember the moment you let me go
Em Bm
And when I'm alone I'll know
Em G Bm
I gave you the power (oh oh oh oh)
D A Em Bm
Baby, then you know (oh oh oh oh)
Em G Bm
I gave you the power (oh oh oh oh)
D A Em Bm
Baby, then you know (oh oh oh oh)
Em
I gave you the power
Bridge
G Bm D
Woah
A Em Bm
Woah
Em G Bm D
Yeah
A Em Bm
Oh yeah
Em G Bm D
Yeah
A Em Bm
Woah
Em G Bm
Yeah
[Refrão]
N.C.
I gave you forever
N.C.
I gave you the great unknown
N.C.
I been there, I just got home
N.C.
I'll always remember
N.C.
The moment you let me go
N.C.
And when I'm alone, I'll know
Em G Bm
I gave you the power
D A
I gave you the power
Em Bm
I gave you the power
A Em Bm
The power
Outro: |A Em |Bm | (x2)
How to play The Power
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.