What Lies Ahead
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Intro:
Em C D
Em D C Bm
C Bm Am
[Verso 1]
Bm C Em D G
On the hilltop, high above us
Am G D
Stood his place of work
Em C Bm Am G
From its rooftop grew the tall mast
C G D
Reaching up to the sky
C D Em D G
All around the blue corona
C D Em
Lightning licks the ground
C D Em Am
Charging through the coils of copper
F Em
While hums and crackles sound
{Instrumental}
D C Bm
C Bm Am
Em D C Bm
C Bm Am G D
Em D C Bm
C Bm Am
[Verso 2]
Bm C Em D G
Pulled from nowhere, forged in failure
Am G D
You swim against the tide
Em C Bm Am G
All the while you see so clearly
C G D
All that lies ahead
C D Em D G
You see the world now all connected
C D Em
Flowing as a brain
C D Em Am
You see the world the way it will be
F Em D
Unfolding in your hands
Em Bm D
What lies ahead
Em Bm D
What lies ahead
Bm Am G
Is forming in your hands
How to play What Lies Ahead
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 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.