Turtle Dove
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Capo 2
INTRO
G G G G x1
G C Am G x3
VERSE
G C
Calling all offenders of the bleeding hearts
Am G
Who’s gonna save us from our city tonight?
G C
This one’s dedicated to a thing of past
Am G
Now I hate to be the one who has to try
C
And spoil the surprise
G
But there ain’t nowhere to hide
Em
For tonight
[Refrão]G C D
Merry-go-rounds and turtle doves
C G
Our history and the speed forgone
C D
In this city of modern love
C
If you don’t believe me then you’re lost
VERSE
G C
In every paper and on every line
Am G
Now the truth is there in black and in white
G C
There’s no salvation at your brother’s side
Am G C
But if love is no longer alive then love it cannot die
G
But there ain’t nowhere to hide
Em
For tonight
[Refrão]G C D
Merry-go-rounds and turtle doves
C G
Our history and the speed forgone
C D
In this city of modern love
C
If you don’t believe me then you’re lost
BREAK
G C Am G G C Am G
G C Am G
[Refrão]G C D
Merry-go-rounds and turtle doves
C G
Our history and the speed forgone
C D
In this city of modern love
C
If you don’t believe me then you’re lost
OUTRO
G
This is an emergency
C Am G
‘Cause there ain’t no pity in the city of modern love
G
This is an emergency
C Am G
‘Cause there ain’t no pity in the city of modern love
G
This is an emergency
C Am G
‘Cause there ain’t no pity in the city of modern love
G
This is an emergency
C Am G
‘Cause there ain’t no pity in the city of modern love
How to play Turtle Dove
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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.