The Riddle
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[INTRO ]
Dm
verse 1
Dm Bb G Bb
Everyday he can hold it by
Dm Bb G C
working someplace hoping for a life
Am Dm Am Dm
Don't you see, he lived in misery
Cm Gm Fm
He was never free
Cm Gm A7 Dm
Dm
VERSE 2
She's away, her head was in the sky
Making plans, hoped she'd realize
There's no chance, with dreams in her hands
She will never understand
Cm Gm A7 Dm
[Refrão]Dm Dm/C# F G
Tell me can you guess my name
Am Am/G# C D
Smile when sad, the pride and shame
Dm Dm/C# F G
The rich man born, an endless storm
Am Am/G# C D
I'm forever less and more
Dm
verse 3
Cold and clearly, we could see the end
Moving forward, master of the land
All alone, on this world I'm from
inaudible
Cm Gm A7 Dm
Dm
verse 4
Running away, in every way she can
Like the wind, changing shifting sand
Try to get, some dreams in her head
There is nothing there instead
Cm Gm A7 Dm
- play Chorus -
- play the chords of the Chorus while singing this:-
I am full, but empty too
I'm the other side of you
There's no inaudible
In this riddle lies the key
- play Chorus -
How to play The Riddle
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 Dm. 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.