When The Bell Tolls
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Verse: 1
Eb
I wrote a letter to my granddaughter
Bb
I said I'm sorry I don't get to meet ya
Eb
I wrote a letter to my grandmother
Bb
Said I really can't wait to see ya
Refrain 1
Dm
In Heaven
Dm Cm Dm Eb
I heard there's a river of gold that flows through a crowd of angels
Cm Dm Gm
To a city that knows no pain, no fear, or anger
Cm Dm
And I'm sittin' here in my tears prayin'
F
Oooh
[Refrão]
Gm Eb F
Father, won't you please forgive this soldier
Gm Eb F
He claims that what he's doing is for you
Gm Eb F
Father, I can feel you getting closer
Eb
And I'm not ready
Cm
But we don't choose
Gm Eb F
When the bell tolls
Gm Eb F
When the bell tolls
Verse: 2
Gm Eb
I thought I'd only ever see it on the TV
F Gm
I never thought it would be me
Bb F
Now I'm layin' here begging you for mercy
Gm Eb
Wondering if you'll leave or see me through these
F
Blood stains
Gm Eb
Take me with my mistakes
F Gm Eb
You're who's left with this pain
Refrain 2
F
From Heaven
Dm Cm Dm Eb
With a ray from a river of gold that flows through a crowd of angels
Cm Dm Gm
To a city that knows no pain, no fear, or anger
Cm Dm
Now I'm lyin' here in my tears prayin'
F
Oooh
[Refrão]
Gm Eb F
Father, won't you please forgive this soldier
Gm Eb F
He claims that what he's doing is for you
Gm Eb F
Father, I can feel you getting closer
Eb
And I'm not ready
Cm
But we don't choose
Gm Eb F
When the bell tolls
Gm Eb F
When the bell tolls
Gm Eb F
When the bell tolls
Gm Eb F
When the bell tolls
Gm Eb F
When the bell tolls
Gm Eb F
When the bell tolls
How to play When The Bell Tolls
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 Eb. 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.