Unconquered Sun
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Intro: G D A D G Bm A
Verse
D G Bm A
With solstice here, we'll celebrate
G D A D
This sacred time and have much cheer
G Bm A
We will bring warmth, we will bring light
G D A D
Into the darkest time of year
Verse
G Bm A
The mistletoe will be cut down
G D A D
With sickle from the sacred tree
G Bm A
A kiss I'll give to you my love
G D A D
A pledge of friendship made to thee
[Refrão]
G D A D
For greater than the will of man
Em Bm E A
Or want of that which can be done
D G Bm A
It falls and shines on where we stand
G D A D Dsus4 D
Beneath the great unconquered sun
Verse
G Bm A
For this is now our turning point
G D A D
The shortest day, the longest night
G Bm A
We'll look unto the months to come
G D A D
When the sun will grow both strong and bright
Verse
G Bm A
A versed crown, all decked with green
G D A D
That tells of winter's tales and mirth
G Bm A
Will bring great gladness and much joy
G D A D
To all who walk upon this earth
[Refrão]
G D A D
And greater than the will of man
Em Bm E A
Or want of that which can be done
D G Bm A
It falls and shines on where we stand
G D A D Dsus4 D
Beneath the great unconquered sun
Verse
G Bm A
The servants and the lords alike
G D A D
And masters they will feast with slaves
G Bm A
And give them freedom they desire
G D A D
Set thief and scoundrel free this day
Verse
G Bm A
With candles, dolls and gifts of fruit
G D A D
And blackened faces through the street
G Bm A
We'll praise good fortune, raise our cups
G D A D
And drink a toast to king and queen
[Refrão]
G D A D
Far greater than the will of man
Em Bm E A
Or want of that which can be done
D G Bm A
It falls and shines on where we stand
G D A G
Beneath the great unconquered sun
Instrumental
D G Bm A G D A D
D G Bm A G D A D
D G Bm A G D A D
D G Bm A G D A D
Verse
G Bm A
We'll burn the lamps to ward away
G D A D
The spirits in the halls of those
G Bm A
Whose houses all be decked with boughs
G D A D
Where evergreen and laurel grows
Verse
G Bm A
The earth's white crust where it lay down
G D A D
Does bow the oaken branch to fall
G Bm A
'Tis solstice now, account ye sins
G D A D
Repent ye beggars one and all
[Refrão]
G D A D
For greater than the will of man
Em Bm E A
Or want of that which can be done
D G Bm A
It falls and shines on where we stand
G D A D
Beneath the great unconquered sun
G D A D
For greater than the will of man
Em Bm E A
Or want of that which can be done
D G Bm A
It falls and shines on where we stand
G D A G
Beneath the great unconquered sun
Outro
D G Bm A
It falls and shines on where we stand
G D A D
Beneath the great unconquered sun
How to play Unconquered Sun
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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.