The Silence Between Us
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Intro: Em A F# A
Em A F#
There were trails of fallen trees
A
Deciduous and weeding marsh
Em A F#
The lowland birds and crickets roared
D A Em
The final sound of fall
Em A F#
Along the banks of the river
A
We approached the footbridge
Em A F#
Entering the wilderness
F# D A
Following my footstep
[Refrão]
C# E B A C#
The silence between us is the time
E B A C# E
When I can't hear the thoughts
E B A
Thoughts on your mind,
G# A
yeah
E A F#
Beyond the panic and worried that
A Em
Seems to consume most every thought
Em A F#
There lies a calm and steady hand
D A Em
That someday you might see
Em A F#
Perhaps it isn't what you wanted
A Em
Or even what you're looking for
Em A
But once you see the symmetry
F# D A
Once you see the you and me
[Refrão]
C# E B A
Winter lovers, we're so nervous
C# E B A
The words will disappear
C# E B A
What thoughts are on your mind,
G# A
yeah
F# A E
You park the car outside the Holiday Inn
F# A E
We cross the highway single-file
F# A E
And you were walking in a hurry
F# A E
And there was me without water with a smile
Yeah!
solo
[Refrão]
C# E B A
Winter lovers, we're so nervous
C# E B A
The words will disappear
C# E B A
What thoughts are on your mind,
G# A
yeah
G# A
On your mind, yeah
G# A
On your mind, yeah
G# A
On your mind, yeah
How to play The Silence Between Us
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.