Undertow
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Esus E C#m A
The curtains are drawn now the fire warms the room
Am Esus Bm C#m
Meanwhile, outside, wind from the north-east chills the air
F#m D A
It will soon be snowing out there
Am Esus Bm C#m
And some, there are, cold they prepare for a sleepless night
F#m D A
Maybe this will be their last fight
C#m A C#m A
But we're safe in each other's embrace, all fears go as I look on your face
D E Bm D A
Better think awhile or I may never think again
D G Gm
If this were the last day of your life my friend
F#m Bmaj7
Tell me what do you think you would do then
E Amaj7
Stand up to the blow that fate has struck upon you
E Amaj7
Make the most of all you still have coming to you
F#m F#m7 B
Lay down on the ground and let the tears run from you
C#m A B B/A
Crying to the grass and trees and heaven finally on your knees
E Amaj7
Let me live again let life come find me wanting
E Amaj7
Spring must strike again against the shield of winter
F#m F#m7 B
Let me feel once more the arms of love surround me
C#m A G#sus G# C#
Telling me the danger's past, I need not fear the icy blast again
Esus E C#m A
Laughter and music and perfume linger here
Am Esus Bm C#m
And there, and there, wine flows from flask to glass and mouth
F#m D A
As it soothes confusing our doubts
Am Esus Bm C#m
And soon, we feel, why do a single thing today
F#m D A
There's tomorrow sure as I'm here
C#m A C#m A
So the days they turn into years, and still no tomorrow appears
D E Bm D A
Better think awhile or I may never think again
D G Gm
If this were the last day of your life my friend
F#m Bmaj7
Tell me what do you think you would do then
E Amaj7
Stand up to the blow that fate has struck upon you
E Amaj7
Make the most of all you still have coming to you
F#m F#m7 B
Lay down on the ground and let the tears run from you
C#m A B B7/A
Crying to the grass and trees and heaven finally on your knees
E Amaj7
Let me live again let life come find me wanting
E Amaj7
Spring must strike again against the shield of winter
F#m F#m7 B
Let me feel once more the arms of love surround me
C#m A G#sus G# C#
Telling me the danger's past, I need not fear the icy blast again
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Contribuição: Lucas Menezes Siebert(lacka@terra.com.br)
How to play Undertow
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 Esus. 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.