The Sweet Prince
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[Verso 1]
G Gmaj7/F# Em Emmaj7/B
There are stars far away
Am C D D7
That you might reach somehow
G Gmaj7/F# Em Emmaj7
There are scars that will never heal
Am C D D7
So why pretend they've gone away?
[Refrão]
G G7 C
Sweet prince, don't be sad
Am Am7 D D7
You were never meant to be here
G G7 C
And the sword you hold in your hand
Am Am7 D D7
Well, it's mighty blow will set you on
D7
Your patterned path into the next life
[Verso 2]
G Gmaj7/F# Em Emmaj7
I found myself by your bedside
Am C D D7
Looking out across the void
G Gmaj7/F# Em Emmaj7
I was trying to say I love you
Am C D D7
But you just looked the other way
[Refrão]
G G7 C
Sweet prince, don't be sad
Am Am7 D D7
You were never meant to be here
G G7 C
And the sword you hold in your hand
Am Am7 D D7
Well, it's mighty blow will set you on
D7
Your patterned path into the next life
How to play The Sweet Prince
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 G. 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.