written and performed
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The introduction and verses go like this:
Bm - - -
F#m7 - - -
"Under a blackened sky"
Asus - - -
Esus - - -
"Far beyond the glaring street lights"
Bm - - -
F#m7 - - -
"Sleeping on empty dreams"
Asus - - -
Esus - - -
"The vultures lie and wait"
The chorus goes like this:
G / / /
"When all we wanted . . ."
Bm / / /
"Was a dream"
D / / /
"For heaven to hold that . . ."
G / / /
"Precious little thing"
G / / /
"With every generation . . ."
Bm / / /
"Yields"
D / / /
"A newborn hope . . ."
A - - -
"Unjaded by their years"
The interlude / bridge part is just the verse disorted and with heavy
effects
or someone could transcribe a solo!
And that is about it. There might be a few mistakes (Esus could be
Esus7
or Esus/B and F#m7 might be just F#m) but don't kill me over them
(besides, Sarah McLachlan's fans are 99% nice people!!!)
Also could play the song with a capo on the first fret [Capo I]
(I think how Sarah does it)
How to play written and performed
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 Bm. 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.