Wither
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Intro: A#m-F#-A#m-Gm
Verse:
A#m F# A#m F#
Let it out, let it out Fill the empty space
A#m F# C# G#
So insecure Find the words and let it out
A#m F# A#m F#
Staring down, staring down Nothing comes to mind
A#m F# C# G#
Find the place Turn the water into wine
Refrain:
F# A#m
But I feel I'm getting nowhere
F# Fm G#
And I'll never see the end
[Refrão] C#5 G#5 A#5 F#5
So I wither And render myself helpless
C#5 G#5 A#5 F#5
I give in And everything is clear
C#5 G#5 F#5 A#5
I breakdown And let the story guide me
verse 2:
A#m F# A#m F#
Turn it on, turn it on Let the feelings flow
A#m F# C# G#
Close your eyes See the ones you used to know
A#m F# A#m F#
Open up, open up Don't struggle to relate
A#m F# C# G#
Lure it out Help the memory escape
Refrain:
F# A#m
Still this barrenness consumes me
F# Fm G#
And I feel like giving up
[Refrão] C#5 G#5 A#5 F#5
So I wither And render myself helpless
C#5 G#5 A#5 F#5
I give in And everything is clear
C#5 G#5 A#5 F#5
I breakdown And let the story guide me
C#5 G#5 A#5 F#5
I wither And give myself away
Bridge:
D#m F#
Like reflections on the page
G# F#-G#-A#m-F#-G#-A#m
The world's what you create
F# G# A#m
I drown in hesitation My words come crashing down
F# C#/F A#m
And all my best creations burn into the ground
F# G# C# C#/C A#m
The thought of starting over leaves me paralyzed
F# C#/F G#
Tear it out again Another one that got away
[Refrão] C# G# A#m F#
So I wither And render myself helpless
C# G# A#m F#
I give in And everything is clear
Solo: C#5-G#5-A#5-F#5 (2X)
How to play Wither
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 A#m. 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.