The Shapes Of Things To Come
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
2nd traste
[Intro]
F#m D E F#m (×4)
[Verse 1]
F#m D
E F#m
A symphony of sorrowful songs
F#m D
From the weary essence of things
E F#m
Rises a new born sun
F#m D
E F#m
The symphony of sorrowful songs
F#m D
From the weary essence of things
E F#m
Rises a new born sun
[Chorus]
F#m B
My candle burns at both ends
B F#m
It will not last the night
F#m B
But, ah my foes and oh, my friends
B F#m
It gives a lovely light!
F#m B
Safe upon the solid rock
B F#m
The ugly houses stand
F#m B
Come and see my shining palace
B F#m
Built upon the sand
[Instrumental]
F#m D E F#m (×2)
[Verse 2]
F#m D
The secret passion glows
E F#m
A fresh draught from the font of universal light
F#m D
The cloudy essence of dreams
E F#m
Within the beau of aroused Youth
F#m D
The secret passion glows
E F#m
A fresh draught from the font of universal light
F#m D
The cloudy essence of dreams
E F#m
Within the beau of aroused Youth
[Chorus]
F#m B
My candle burns at both ends
B F#m
It will not last the night
F#m B
But, ah my foes and oh, my friends
B F#m
It gives a lovely light!
F#m B
Safe upon the solid rock
B F#m
The ugly houses stand
F#m B
Come and see my shining palace
B F#m
Built upon the sand
[Instrumental]
F#m D E F#m (×2)
[Verse 3]
F#m D
Reflections of the past
E F#m
Whoever says the truth shall die!
F#m D
The unresting essence of love
E F#m
Ordains: What rises must decline!
F#m D
Reflections of the past
E F#m
Whoever says the truth shall die!
F#m D
The unresting essence of love
E F#m
Ordains: What rises must decline!
[Chorus]
F#m B
My candle burns at both ends
B F#m
It will not last the night
F#m B
But, ah my foes and oh, my friends
B F#m
It gives a lovely light!
F#m B
Safe upon the solid rock
B F#m
The ugly houses stand
F#m B
Come and see my shining palace
B F#m
Built upon the sand
F#m B
My candle burns at both ends
B F#m
It will not last the night
F#m B
But, ah my foes and oh, my friends
B F#m
It gives a lovely light!
How to play The Shapes Of Things To Come
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 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.