The Yawning Grave
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Intro: Bm A Bm G A (2x)
verse 1
Bm A Bm G A
I know the rain like the clouds know the sky.
Bm A Bm G A
I speak to birds and tell them where to fly.
Bm A Bm G A
I sing the songs that you hear on the breeze.
Bm A Bm G A
I write the names of the rocks and the trees.
[Refrão]
Bm A Bm G A
Oh you fool, there are rules, I am coming for you.
Bm A Bm G A Bm
Darkness brings evil things, oh the reckoning begins.
verse 2
A Bm G A
I tried to warn you when you were a child.
Bm A Bm G A
I told you not to get lost in the wilds.
Bm A Bm G A
I sent you omens and all kinds of signs.
Bm A Bm G
I taught you melodies, poems and rhymes.
[Refrão]
Bm A Bm G
Oh you fool, there are rules, I am coming for you.
A Bm
You can run but you can't be saved.
D A Bm G
Darkness brings evil things, oh the reckoning begins.
A Bm
You have opened the yawning grave.
[Refrão]
D A Bm G
Oh you fool, there are rules, I am coming for you.
A Bm
You can run but you can't be saved.
D A Bm G
Darkness brings evil things, oh the reckoning begins.
A Bm
You have opened the yawning grave.
Outro: Bm A Bm G A (2x)
How to play The Yawning Grave
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.