Wide Open Light - Ben Harper

Wide Open Light

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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Dm
 
[Verse 1]
Dm Gm
I know what it's like to be half dead
A Dm
And the other half gone out of your head
Dm
Time is only mercy
Gm
Time, give me time
A
It's in everything
Dm
We all must leave behind
 
[Pre-Chorus]
F C
If tomorrow starts today
Dm C Bb
We'd best be on our way
F C
There's no time to waste
Dm G
Only you'll restore my faith
 
[Chorus]
Bb F A Dm
Mistakes I am destined to repeat 'til I get them right
Gm C
Walk with me into the wide open light
Gm C
Walk with me into the wide open light
Gm Bb C
The wide open light
 
[Verse 2]
Dm Gm
You looked at me and my skin jumped from my bones
A Dm
I knew I would never be alone
Dm Gm
Bring me your days dust
A Dm
And if you're staying here, you'll be staying with me, I trust
 
[Pre-Chorus]
F C
If tomorrow starts today
Dm C Bb
We'd best be on our way
F C
There's no time to waste
Dm G
Only you'll restore my faith
 
[Chorus]
Bb F A Dm
Mistakes I am destined to repeat 'til I get them right
Gm C
Walk with me into the wide open light
Gm C
Walk with me into the wide open light
Gm Bb C
The wide open light
 
[Bridge]
Eb D Gm
Silence always picks up where it left off
Eb D Gm
Silence always picks up where it left off
 
[Pre-Chorus]
F C
If tomorrow starts today
Dm C Bb
We'd best be on our way
F C
There's no time to waste
Dm G
Only you'll restore my faith
 
[Chorus]
Bb F A Dm
Mistakes I am destined to repeat 'til I get them right
Gm C
Walk with me into the wide open light
Gm C
Walk with me into the wide open light
Gm Bb C
The wide open light
 
[Outro]
F Eb C
The wide open light
F Eb C
The wide open light
F Eb C
Wide open

How to play Wide Open Light

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. 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.

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