The Prodigal
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: G#mCapotraste:
4th traste
[Intro]
Em D/F# G Cadd9 G
[Verse 1]
Em G
I've been sick and tired
Em D/F# G
Of being sick and tired
Em D/F# G
Searching far and wide
Em D/F# G
For something that feels real
Em D/F# G
For something that feels real
[Pre-chorus] (stabs)
Em
I don't want to lose my soul
G
Chasing after things that don't
G G D
Lead me straight to you
[Chorus]
Cadd9 G D Em
Oh oh, I'm lost in the feeling
Cadd9 G D
That I ain't from this world
Em
Going back to Eden
G
Ain't gonna be easy
G D/F# Em
But it leads me straight to you
Cadd9
Now I'm running home
D
Like the Prodigal
[Verse 2]
Em G
I don't need the money
Em D/F# G
I don't want the fame
Em D/F# G
I don't want what I can't take
G (stabs)
With me in the grave
[Pre-chorus] (stabs)
Em
Oh, and I don't want to lose my soul
G
Chasing after things that don't
G G D
Lead me straight to you
[Chorus]
Cadd9 G D Em
Oh oh, I'm lost in the feeling
Cadd9 G D
That I ain't from this world
Em
Going back to Eden
G
Ain't gonna be easy
G D/F# Em
But it leads me straight to you
Cadd9
Now I'm running home
D
Like the Prodigal
G D/F#
[Pre-chorus]
Em
I don't want to lose my soul
G
Chasing after things that don't
G G D
Lead me straight to you
Em
I don’t want to lose my gaze
G
When I meet you face to face
G D/F# Em
Well done, welcome home
Cadd9 D
Now, I'm running home
Like the Prodigal
[Chorus]
Cadd9 G D Em
Oh oh, I'm lost in the feeling
Cadd9 G D
That I ain't from this world
Em
Going back to Eden
G
Ain't gonna be easy
G D/F# Em
But it leads me straight to you
Cadd9
Now I'm running home
D
Like the Prodigal
Cadd9 G D Em
Oh oh, I'm lost in the feeling
Cadd9 G D
That I ain't from this world
Em
Going back to Eden
G
Ain't gonna be easy
G D/F# Em
But it leads me straight to you
Cadd9
Now I'm running home
D
Like the Prodigal
How to play The Prodigal
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.