The Wolfs Word
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Intro
Em D Em D C Em x2
[Verso 1]
Em D Em
I wanted to learn about the sense of life
D C Em
My teachers couldn't tell
Em D Em
So I left home, so I left town
D C Em
No longer could I dwell
Em D Em
I ask the raven in the fields
D C Em
What is the sense of life?
Em D Em
Just share some bread with me, my friend
D C Em
Remember and think yourself
D C Em
Remember and think yourself
Interlude
Em D Em D C Em x2
[Verso 2]
Em D Em
I walked ahead upon a hill
D C Em
The winds were blowing cold
Em D Em
There livd an eagle, I've been told
D C Em
It might b nesting still
Em D Em
I ask the eagle quietly
D C Em
What is the sense of life?
Em D Em
And with a shrieking cry he said
D C Em
To struggle and to strife
D C Em
To struggle and to strife
Interlude
Em D Em D C Em x4
[Verso 3]
Em D Em
A mighty boar that crossed my way
D C Em
With tusks so sharp and vast
Em D Em
He said, I have been warned of you
D C Em
Disturbing us what you ask
Em D Em
The sun will set and shadows cast
D C Em
A breath that touched my neck
Em D Em
I turned around and petrified
D C Em
In demon eyes I stared
D C Em
In demon eyes I stared
Interlude
Em D Em D C Em x2
[Verso 4]
Em D Em
You want to know the sense of life?
D C Em
The mighty wolf did ask
Em D Em
The answer lies in what you did
D C Em
When leaving home at last
Em D Em
So face your fear and leave the track
D C Em
And try to learn the runes
Em D Em
And ever swing against the tide
D C Em
And sing the strangest tunes
Em D Em
And ever doubt what they would say
D C Em
And try to think yourself
Em D Em
And gather a pack of wolves, he said
D C Em
And into the truth you delve
D C Em
And into the truth you delve
D C Em
And into the truth you delve
Outro
Em D Em D C Em x2
How to play The Wolfs Word
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.