The Upper World
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Bm D A Bm
[Verse 1]
Bm
Chains and shackles held my head
D
Looking straight can’t move my legs
See the shadows on the wall
A
Hear the echo across the hall
Bm
This dimly lit flame somehow captivates me
[Verse 2]
Bm
Sound Iron clang from down below
D
Desperate for something I know
A
My knees hit the ground, my sense was not found
Bm
Then it came flooding through my ears
[Chorus 1]
Bm
Come on my friend, you’ve got your options
G
Spend your days in a manmade coffin
D A
Saying, you’ve got it good
Bm
You’ll bruise, you’ll cry, and oh you’ll bleed
G
Black and blue and burgundy
D A
It’s worth it, even though, it hurts
[Instrumental]
Bm D A Bm
[Verse 3]
Bm
I found reflections, started small
D
My eyes could not take fire’s draw
Fighting through adjustments burn
A
Fight the urge to return
Bm
Memories of family imprisoned at home
[Verse 4]
Bm
I took the safe way once before
D
Left me lifeless, dry, and bored
A
But rich in what ifs, saying no
Bm
In the comforts of my tomb
[Verse 5]
Bm
Saying yes I’ve seen the light
D
I broke my nose and I got lice
Every risky turn I made
A
Seems so good for goodness sake
Bm
I never thought, I never thought I’d miss it this much
[Chorus 1]
Bm
Come on my friend, you’ve got your options
G
Spend your days in a manmade coffin
D A
Saying, you’ve got it good
Bm
You’ll bruise, you’ll cry, and oh you’ll bleed
G
Black and blue and burgundy
D A
It’s worth it, even though, it hurts
[Chorus 2]
Bm
Come on now fix your tattered shirt
G
And don’t you dare forget your dirt
D A
Tonight, were going home my friends
Bm
Take what you’ve learned and what you’ve seen
G
Bring it back home to your family
D A
Be brave, I know, it hurts
[Instrumental]
Bm G D A
Bm G D A
[Chorus 2]
Bm
Come on now fix your tattered shirt
G
And don’t you dare forget your dirt
D A
Tonight, were going home my friends
Bm
Take what you’ve learned and what you’ve seen
G
Bring it back home to your family
D A
Be brave, I know, it hurts
[Outro]
Bm G D A
Bm G D A
Bm
How to play The Upper World
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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.