The Raven
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[Verso 1]
G C G
Theres a raven at my window I dont think he brings good news
G Bm
Hes tapping with a vengeance on my windowpane
C G Am Em Am C D G C G
Could this be a warning or is it just a claim Against the raven in my window in his reflected name
[Verso 2]
G C G
There are two kinds of fool When it comes to the secrets this world holds
G Bm C G Am
One thinks hes too smart to fall for sacred lies The other believes everything hes told
[Ponte]
Em Bm C Am
Its probably more brilliantly simpleL ike the first time that you saw the light
G Bm C Am D
Somehow you know its a mystery Somehow you know its just right
G Bm Em D Bm C
I was naïve to believe that I could figure it out My minds a hall of mirrors
G Am C Am C Am G
A place of dancing doubt And the truth becomes the victim As it tumbles from my mouth
[Ponte]
Em Bm C Am
The years keep turning the pages. And the ink keeps fading away
G Em Bm Am D
The answers I chased through a lifetime. Had nothing useful to say
[Verso 3]
G C G
The raven watches in silence. Like hes heard every prayer and excuse
G Bm C G Am Em
And hes patient with all of our strugglesL ike he knows its never easy when you need to choose
Am C Am C D
Between the battles that you need to win And the ones you cant afford to lose
[Ponte]
Em Bm C Am
Maybe love is the final destination. Or the lesson that were meant to learn
G Em Bm C Am D
Maybe were just the flame for a moment. And not the fire that burns
Em Bm C Am
Maybe the trick is to surrender To the things that are never explained
G Em Bm C Am D
To hold what you can while its with you. And bless what cannot remain
[Verso 4]
G C G
Theres a raven at my window But tonight he doesnt seem cruel
G Bm C D
For all of my certainty failed me And all of my questions did too
Outro
G Bm Em D Bm C G Am
I was naïve to believe I could figure it out My minds a hall of mirrors A place of dancing doubt
C Am C Am G
And the trtuthbecomes the victim As it tumbles from my mouth
G Em Bm C D G
But the darkness outside keeps talking And Im listening more closely now
How to play The Raven
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.