TUNING - Standard
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CHORDS - Em : 022000 C : X32013 G : 3X0003 D : X54035
F : 133211 C/E : 0X2010
(The C to D switch is easier than it looks, just slide the C
diagram up two frets.)
INTROO : Em, C, G, D (TWICE)
Em C G D
Running down along the towns along the shore
Em C G D
When I was sixteen and on my own
Em C G D
No I couldn't tell you what the hell those breaks were for
Em C G D
I was just trying to hear my song
Em, C, G, D (TWICE)
Em C G D
Jimmy found his own sweet sound when he won that free guitar
Em C G D
And we'd all get in the van and play
Em C G D
Life became the Paradox, the Bell, the Rouge et noir
Em C G D
And the stretch of road running to L.A.
Em C
BRIDGE : Pages turning
G D
Pages we were years from learning
Em C G D
Straight into the night our hearts were flung
(PLAY REGULAR "C" and "D" for chorus)
C G D C D
CHORUS : Better bring your own redemtion when you come
C G D C
To the barricades of heaven where I'm from
Em, C, G, D (Twice)
Em C G D
All the world was shining from those hills
Em C G D
With the stars above and the lights below
Em C G D
Among those there to test their fortune and their will
Em C G D
I lost track of the score long ago
BRIDGE, CHORUS
Em F C/E
Childhood comes for me at night
Em F C/E
The voices of my friends
Em F C/E
Your face bathing me in light
Em F C/E
I hope that never ends
Em, C, G, D (TWICE)
Em C
Pages turning
G D
Pages torn and pages burning
Em C G D
Faded pages open in the sun
Chorus (TWICE)
Em, C, G, D (FADE)
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How to play TUNING - Standard
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 Em. 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.