Triste
View chords used in this chart
Intro Ab7M E7M/G#
Ab7M E7M/G#
Sad is to live in solitude
Ab7M Cm7 F7(5+)
Far from your tranquil altitude
Bbm7 Gm7(5-) C7 Fm7 G7(13)
Sad is to know that no one ever can live on a dream
C7M G7(13)
That never can be, will never be
C7M F7 Bbm7 Eb7
Dreamer awake, wake up and see
Ab7M E7M/G#
Your beauty is an aeroplane
Ab7M Cm7 F7(5+)
So high my heart can't bear the strain
Bbm7 Gm7(5-) C7 Fm7 G7(13)
A heart that stops when you pass by
C7M G7(13)
Only to cause me pain
C7M F7 Bbm7 Eb7
Sad is to live in solitude
Ab7M E7M/G#
Your beauty is an aeroplane
Ab7M Cm7 F7(5+)
So high my heart can't bear the strain
Bbm7 Gm7(5-) C7 Fm7 G7(13)
A heart that stops when you pass by
C7M G7(13)
Only to cause me pain
C7M F7 Bbm7 Eb7
Sad is to live in solitude
How to play Triste
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 Ab7M. 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.