The Risk
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: AmCapotraste:
3rd traste
[Intro]
Am Em
Am Am
[Verse 1]
Am
There are banshees whose shrieks mean you’re certain to die
Am G Am
There are men who turn wolf at full moon
Am G E7
You don’t have to believe that’s your choice, friend, but I
E7 Am G Em7 Am
I wouldn’t leave it to chance, chance can change all too soon
[Chorus]
Am
Whispers growing, screams in the night
Am G Em7 Am
Could be they’re just stories to give you a fright
Am G E7
Scratching, cackling, voices that hiss
E7 Am G Em7 Am
It could be superstition, but why take the risk
Am G Em7 Am
Could be superstition, but why take the risk
[Instrumental]
Am Em
Am Am
[Verse 2]
Am
There are monsters that prowl in the deepest of seas
Am G Am
Who sink ships without batting an eye
Am G E7
There are spirits and sprites dancing round through the trees
E7 Am G Em7 Am
And they’ll dance whether logic allows or denies
[Chorus]
Am
With whispers growing, screams in the night
Am G Em7 Am
Could be that they’re stories to give you a fright
Am G E7
Scratching, cackling, voices that hiss
E7 Am G Em7 Am
It could be superstition, but why take the risk
Am G Em7 Am
Could be superstition, but why take the risk
[Instrumental]
Am Em
Am Am
[Verse 3]
Am
There are stories we tell to keep children afraid
Am G Em7 Am
To ensure that they stay on the paths we have laid
Am G E7
But even brave men of good heart and clear head
E7 Am G N.C.
Would be wise before sleep to check under their beds
[Chorus]
Am
Whispers growing, screams in the night
Am G Em7 Am
Could be that they’re stories to give you a fright
Am G E7
Scratching, cackling, voices that hiss
E7 Am G Em7 Am
It could be superstition, but why take the risk
Am G Em7
Could be superstition, but why
Em7 Am
Take the risk
[Outro]
Am G Em7 Am
How to play The Risk
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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.