To the Roof of the Sky
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A Bm D A Bm D
F#m A D Bm
This is where the light starts to go backwards
F#m E C#m D
It fades in a shimmer off that western rim
F#m A D Bm
The path of ice that forms from this spot stretchin' southward
F#m E C#m D
It's rumored here it got the best of him
E D
To the roof of the sky what does she hold
E D Bm
In your room made of wind and of snow
D A Bm D A Bm D
Believe God only knows what's down here below
F#m A D Bm
Others with their crude maps and equally crude instruments
F#m E C#m D
Sounding out the heights and found another secret
F#m A D Bm
Experience has led you to this dreamless sleep
F#m E C#m D
And all that's left you is another hundred feet
E D
To the roof of the sky what does she hold
E D Bm
In your room made of wind and of snow
D A Bm D A Bm D
Believe God only knows what's down here below
F#m A D Bm
This is where the light starts to hesitate and flicker
F#m E C#m D
And colors bleed from once favorable skies
F#m A D Bm
This is where your party lost all its last contact
F#m E C#m D
A step below your point in the sky
E D
To the roof of the sky what does she hold
E D Bm
In your room made of wind and of snow
D A Bm D A Bm D
Believe God only knows what's down here below
How to play To the Roof of the Sky
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.