The White Rider
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
Em Bm Am F#m Em F#m Em Bm A
D Eb D (x5)
Gm Dm Gm Eb Cm Eb Dm D (x2)
Eb F Gm (x2)
[Verso 1]
Gm Dm Gm Eb
When he rides my fears subside
Cm Eb Dm D
For darkness turns once more to light
Gm Dm Gm Eb
Through the skies his white horse flies
Cm Eb Dm D
To find a land beyond the night
{Instrumental}
Eb F Gm (x2)
Eb F (x4)
F Dm Dbdim F G Db Eb F Ab Gm C Dbmaj7 C
Fm Bmaj7 Bbm C (x4)
F Db Eb Db (x16)
[Verso 2]
F Am Eb Bb Gm
Once he wore grey he fell and slipped away from everybody's sight
F Am Eb Bb Gm F Bbm C
The wizard of them all came back from his fall this time wearing white
F Am Eb Bb Gm
He has a certain air as if he's never there but somehow far away
F Am Eb Bb Gm
And though he seems afar like a distant star his warmth he can convey
{Instrumental}
F Bbm C (x2)
Outro
F (x20)
How to play The White Rider
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 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.