This Too Shall Pass
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Intro C Am G
C Am
There's a new and strange environment first
G Em C G Em C G
Suddenly finding yourself in orbit
[Verso 1]
Em C G
Can't decide on anything
Em C G
Ah, but tonight I found some peace
Em C G
Oh, used to lie awake, couldn't fall asleep
Em C G
Oh tonight, I've learned to dream
[Refrão]
C Am Em
Oh, step off that ledge, my friend
G C
You didn't break the branch
Am G
New leaves will grow instead
Em G
This too shall pass, I promise
[Refrão]
Em C G
Whoa, whoa
This too shall pass, I promise
[Verso 2]
Em C G
She's telling me just to move on
Em C G
Oh, another thrill, another song
C Am Em
Oh, up in my skull, there's a shooting range
C Am G
Oh, until I fall asleep again
[Refrão]
C Am Em
Oh, step off that ledge, my friend
G C
You didn't break the branch
Am B
Shake off some fruit instead
G
This too shall pass, I promise
[Refrão]
C Am Em
Your roots run deep, my friend
G C
You didn't break the branch
Am Em
New leaves will grow instead
This too shall pass, I promise
[Refrão]
Em C G
Whoa, whoa
This too shall pass, I promise
Em C G
Whoa, whoa
This too shall pass, I promise
[Refrão]
Em C G
Step off that ledge, my friend
Em
You didn't break the branch
C G
Shake off some fruit instead
This too shall pass, I promise
[Refrão]
C Am Em
Your roots run deep, my friend
G C
You didn't break the branch
Am B
New leaves will grow instead
This too shall pass, I promise
Final
C Am G
Step off that ledge, my friend
C
You didn't break the branch
Am G
New leaves will grow instead
How to play This Too Shall Pass
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.