Threnody
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Acoustique Version
[Verse 1]
F#m D
Let me be your thief star crossed on a blade
A Fm
By the beating of wings and the din of the death of the day
F#m D
Every drop I've spent for the omens we have seen
A Fm
Between heaven and elegance long are the shadows of dreams
[Pre-Chorus]
D A E F#m A
Kiss like a queen but you love like a butcher baby
D A E
I'll kiss the ring from the floor
[Chorus]
D A E F#m E
I'll hold your breath if you keep all of my promises
D A E
Trade me a death for the stone
D A E F#m E
Sweet oubliette don't forget to make me promises
D A C#
The blind and the deaf built your throne
F#m Fm F#m
Sweet oubliette
[Verse 2]
F#m D
Let me be your drum a midnight thunder rage
A Fm
For the kingdom that comes would you bury me under the stage
F#m D
Foncer mon petit ange au fin de la lumière
A Fm
Comme un amour étrange la nôtre est histoire de guerre
[Pre-Chorus]
D A E F#m A
Kiss like a queen but you love like a butcher baby
D A E
Cold threnody for your soul
[Chorus]
D A E F#m E
I'll hold your breath if you keep all of my promises
D A E
Trade me a death for the stone
D A E F#m E
Sweet oubliette don't forget to make me promises
D A C#
The blind and the deaf built your throne
F#m
Sweet oubliette
[Bridge]
F#m G#m D A
She came by shadow, a girl only
Bm A G#m
Silver, sable, and shy
A#5 D E A C# F#m
Come take me in hold me close and don't ever go
C#
Always be mine
[Chorus]
D A E F#m E
I'll hold your breath if you keep all of my promises
D A E
Trade me a death for the stone
D A E F#m E
Sweet oubliette don't forget to make me promises
D A E
The blind and the deaf built your throne
D A E F#m E
D A E
D A E F#m E
D A C#
How to play Threnody
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.