Wounded
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D
A D
Oh brother, you're wounded
G D A
Never known a fallen son
Bm A G
Saw you laid on the table
A
Nothing I could've done
D A D
Cut down, we are lonesome
G D A
There's no more trees in the wood
Bm A G
Strike a match in a raincloud
A
Doesn't burn like it should
D A G
I'll be there when darkness is around
Em A
Oh my brother, I know you're scared
D A Bm A G
I wont let the leaves outside your window hit the ground
A
It isn't fair
D A D
Oh brother, you're weary
G D A
Tired eyes and brittle bones
Bm A G
Heavy weight on your shoulders
A
Let us carry the load
D A G
I'll be there when darkness is around
Em A
Oh my brother, I know you're scared
D A Bm A G
I wont let the leaves outside your window hit the ground
A
It isn't fair
Solo: D A D G D A Bm A G A
D A D
Oh brother, you're wounded
G D A
I've never known a fallen son
Bm A G
You were brave when you told me long ago
A
'You know you're old, but you never know you're young.'
D A G
I'll be there when darkness is around
Em A
Oh my brother, I know you're scared
D A Bm A G
I wont let the leaves outside your window hit the ground
A
It isn't fair
ends on D
How to play Wounded
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.