We Own The Skies
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Verse 1:
G D
I am a breadwinner
A D G
I chose to brick these walls somehow
D
Beneath the city spires
A D G
I gave my shoulders to the plow
D
Cold and cruel the concrete
A D G
The wicked pavement chokes the sky
D
I chose this path
A D
The one so often traveled by.
[Refrão]
G D A D
Tonight, we burn the wintry frost of night.
G D A D
Tonight, we wish upon the fading light.
G D A
Tonight, our burning hearts will rise.
D G D A D G D A D
Tonight, we own the skies.
verse 2:
G D A D
My hands are bleeding where they often crack.
G D
The stars will sometimes burn with longing,
A D
Through the choking black of night shifts,
G D
Piling each against the next.
A D
A Trojan horse inside my chest,
G D
Is screaming for the life I left,
A D
My kingdom for a steady paycheck.
[Refrão]
G D A D
Tonight, we burn the wintry frost of night.
G D A D
Tonight, we wish upon the fading light.
G D A
Tonight, our burning hearts will rise.
D Em
Tonight, we own the skies.
Bridge:
A Em D A G A Em D A
G D A D G D A D
Outro:
G D A D
Tonight, we burn the wintry frost of night.
G D A D
Tonight, we wish upon the fading light.
G D A
Tonight, our burning hearts will rise.
D G D A D
Tonight, we own the skies.
D
Tonight, we own the skies.
How to play We Own The Skies
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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.