Yoke
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Intro
Em C G
Em G
verse 1
Em G
I found the binding of the yoke
C G F#m
That connects us here, in this herd of hope
Em Bm
Escort me to your kingdom come
C Em C Em C Em
From the gallows' hold, and the things we've done
verse 2
Em Bm
You stole so much, so much at times
C G F#m
Just being bad, like the books we read
Em Bm
The helplessness that you played upon
G Em
Was just tenderness, to disarm
verse 3
C D
She ushered in love, but it drove you mad
C G
Not to have everything of your envisioning
C G
She wandered in on the peace you lacked
Em C
Yeah and you're losing still, that life you could've had
Instrumental: Em C Em
verse 4
Em G Bm
Tell that story one more time for me
C G
Of the baited fields just for the taking dear
Em Bm
Where you heard the hunter's call
C G
But your discipline kept you from the fall
Em C G
But oh, to hold that tenderness in these grubby hands
Verse 5
D
I'd shoot anything
C G
And you laughed at me, but you know I'm right
Em C Em Bm C G
So why do you claim the strength to put up a fight
C D
And you hold your nightmares close from view
Verse 6
C G
The horses going wild, under a breaking moon
C G
There's no way the bridle ever fits the bride
Em C Em C Em C Em
Yeah, and the weight of it, that's why we're here
How to play Yoke
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 Em. 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.