The X Aspect
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Intro 1
Em – Em - A - A – D - D - G – G - D
Em – Em - A - A - D - D - G - G - D
Em - Em - A - A – D - D - G - A7
D - D - G - B - Em - Em - A - A
Intro 2
D – D – D - Am - D - D – D - Em
D
Betrayed my blood
D
To save my son
Am
A hopeless choice to make
D Am
But who am I, if not the one who's meant to keep him safe?
F C Am
Is trust and loyalty still justified
F Dm C Em
If I deny him of a better life?
Solo
D - D – C – D – D - D - Em
Dm
Gabriel has always been
Bb Am
The strength I call upon
Dm
But nothing breaks
Dm
A father's will
Bb C
To do what must be done
Am Bb
Should I turn my back on him
F Am Bb
Abandon all our plans for revolution?
Gm C Am Gm C
Where hope and freedom die by morning light
Dm Bb A
Evangeline, I swore to you to love and guide our son
Dm Bb C
Destiny has shown its face, and now the time has come
Am Bb
Desperation blinds me
F C D
And through these bloodstained eyes I see the light
Bb Am D
A better life is worth this sacrifice
Solo
D – G – A - D – G – D - G – A - D
How to play The X Aspect
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.