The Riddler
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Intro: Am Em D G C G F Em (2x)
Am
Riddler Riddler ask me why
F
The birds fly free on a mackerel sky
Am
Ask me whither goes the wind
F
Whence the endless tick-tick stream begins
Am C
Make me guess if the earth is flat or round
D
Set a guessing if fantasies are unbound
F G Am
If tales aren't just for children to see
C G D Am C D F G Em G
That it's peace if sleep walks with me
Refrão:
Am
As you wish
F
For kingdom come
Em G Em
The one to know all the answers
Am F
You think you dwell in wisdoms sea
D
Still sweet ignorance is the key
To a poet's paradise
C G Am Em D G C G F Em
Challenge the Riddler and you will see...
Am
Riddler Riddler ask me why
F
All mothers beneath the Earth and sky
Am
Hold their children's hands for a while
F
Their hearts forever - yours and mine
Am C
Make me wonder what's the meaning of life
D
What's the use to be born and then die
F G Am
Make me guess who's the one
C G D Am C D F G Em
Behind the mask of Father and Son
Refrão:
Am
As you wish
F
For kingdom come
Em G Em
The one to know all the answers
Am F
You think you dwell in wisdoms sea
D
Still sweet ignorance is the key
To a poet's paradise
C G Am Em D G C G F Em
Challenge the Riddler and you will see...
C G D
For nature hates virginity
Am
I wish to be touched
C D F
Not by the hands of where's and why's
G Em C
But by the Oceans' minds
Refrão:
Am
As you wish
F
For kingdom come
Em G Em
The one to know all the answers
Am F
You think you dwell in wisdoms sea
D
Still sweet ignorance is the key
C G
To a poet's paradise
Am
As you wish
F
For kingdom come
Em G Em
The one to know all the answers
Am F
You think you dwell in wisdoms sea
D
Still sweet ignorance is the key
To a poet's paradise
C G Am
Challenge the Riddler and you will see...
How to play The Riddler
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 Am. 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.