Velvet Eyes Of Dawn
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Intro: Em G Bm C
Em G
Em
Deep within my heart
G
I've been searching my way through
Bm C
As the river is spreading the hue
Am Em
From green to blue
Am
Carry on the flame
C
Try to rule the lion's den
Em F
Storm the fortress of standstill again
Am
And again
G Bm
The powers that be
Em
Shall try to break free
C D G
Don't ever try them to deny
Bm
They all could have wings
Em
And then become kings
C D G
Holding the one the emerald eye
Bb Dm C
Velvet eyes of dawn I see
Gm Dm
The miracle within
F C
Velvet eyes of dawn in me
D G
Outside looking in
B C
The times are gone
D Em
While the clock ticks on and on
D Em
By the years we're holding on
Am
For the velvet eyes of dawn
( G C )
Am
Color the pale sky
C
Try to find the holy grail
Em F
And the guardians of time will stand by
Am
And praise your tale
G Bm
The time to begin
Em
The battle to win
C D G
Before the night obscures the sky
Bm
The shadows of eve
Em
Will come to deceive
C D G
Before the well of life runs dry
Solo G Bm Em C
G Bm Em C
G Bm Em C
G A C D
G Bm Em
One growing blossoms' smile
C D G
In moonlight for a while
Bm Em
Announcing one new spring
C D G
Dreaming to be king
Bm Em
Come joining the parade
C D G
Turn down your masquerade
A C
Free as a bird of prey
D
Sail your ships off the bay
Bb Dm C
Velvet eyes of dawn I see
Gm Dm
The miracle within
F C
Velvet eyes of dawn in me
D G
Outside looking in
B C
The times are gone
D Em
While the clock ticks on and on
D Em
By the years we're holding on
Am Em C Am
For the velvet eyes of daaawn
( Am Em C A )
Bb Dm C
Velvet eyes of dawn I see
Gm Dm
The miracle within
F C
Velvet eyes of dawn in me
D G
Outside looking in
B C
The times are gone
D Em
While the clock ticks on and on
D Em
By the years we're holding on
D A Am C G C G
For the velvet eyes of daaaawn
How to play Velvet Eyes Of Dawn
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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.