Timshel
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G
Cold is the water
C
It freezes your already cold mind
G
Already cold, cold mind
G
And death is at your doorstep
C
And it will steal your innocence
G
But it will not steal your substance
D C G
But you are not alone in this
D C G
And you are not alone in this
C D
As brothers we will stand and we'll
G D/F# Em
Hold your hand
Em G
Hold your hand
G
And you are the mother
C
The mother of your baby child
G
The one to whom you gave life
G
And you have your choices
C
And these are what make man great
G
His ladder to the stars
D C G
But you are not alone in this
D C G
And you are not alone in this
C D G D/F# Em
As brothers we will stand and we'll hold your hand
Em G
Hold your hand
C D Em C G
And I will tell the night
C D Em C G
Whisper, "Lose your sight"
C D Em C G C G
But I can't move the mountains for you
How to play Timshel
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 G. 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.