The Wolves
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Intro: Am F G C
Verse: 1
C G C
At my gate I'll always greet you. At my door you’re welcome in
F C G
There can be no transgression. As a means to an end
C G C
On the wind the wolves are howling Helping arms are closed in fear
F C G C
Helping hands are clenched in anger Broken hearts beyond repair
[Refrão]
Am F G C
Everything's so great can't get better, makes me wanna cry
Am F G C
That I’ll go out howling at the moon tonight
Verse: 2
C G C
There she stands, so tall and mighty With her keen and watchful eye
F C G
And the heart of a mother Holding out her guiding light
C G C
It's a hard road to travel Solid rock from end to end
F C G C
The sun, it rises on her brow And sets upon great expanse
[Refrão]
Am F G C
Everything's so great can't get better, makes me wanna cry
Am F G C
That I’ll go out howling at the moon tonight
Interlude: Am F G C
Verse: 3
C G C
There she stands, so tall and mighty Her gaze facing the east
F C G
At her back our doors are closing As we grin and bare our teeth
Am G/B C G C
On the wind the wolves are howling She cries they're drawing near
F C G C
Turn around, turn around my darling Oh, the wolves are here
[Refrão]
Am F G C
Everything's so great can't get better, makes me wanna cry
Am F G C
That I’ll go out howling at the moon tonight
Outro: Am F G C
How to play The Wolves
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 Am. 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.