The Watchmen (acoustic)
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Verse:
Bm D
When you were young we took you in
F#m A
Wrapped you in your dress
Bm D
Eager as the Watchmen's are
F#m A
You could not resist
Bm D
Who knew I would falter
F#m A
Who knew I'd slip?
Bm D
Who would make the Lions mute
F#m A
I can't resist
[Refrão]
G F#
Won't you come and cover
Bm E
Cover me with your wings
G F#
Come and cover
Bm D F#m A
Cover me
Verse:
Bm D
When you were young we took you and
F#m A
sold you off for rent
Bm D
Stood behind a graveyard, smile
F#m A
your days were spent
Bm D
Who knew I would falter
F#m A
Who knew I'd slip?
Bm D
Who would make the Lions mute
F#m A
I can't resist
[Refrão] G F#
Won't you come and cover
Bm E
Cover me with your wings
G F#
Come and cover
Bm
Cover me
(Here goes a breakdown, chords are Bm D C G repeated twice)
Bm D C G
My heart is strong but my will is weak
Bm D C G
My heart is strong but my will is weak
[Refrão]
G F#
Oh come and cover
Bm E
Cover me with your wings
G F#
Come and cover
Bm E
Cover me
G F# Bm
My heart is strong but my will is weak
How to play The Watchmen (acoustic)
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 Bm. 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.