Yonder Came The Sun
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Intro
D C G 4x
[Verso 1]
D C G
The deep blue sea watched her, she didn't get too far
D C G
Standin' on a cliff, breathin' so hard
D C G
Her tears salted the rain, the wind calmed her cry
D C G
The storm eased her pain as it rolled on by
D7 B7 Em Gm
And yonder came the Sun, paintin' the sky
Interlude
D Em C G F# Em C D
[Verso 2]
D C G
Dreams rode between waves side by side
D C G
Separately connected and changing the tide
D C G
The water whispered ancient stories untold
D C G
Hidden in depths of fitch black cold
D7 B7 Em Gm
And yonder came the Sun, shinin' its gold
Interlude
D C Bb A x3 Bb C
[Verso 3]
D C
On the edge of the world breathin' the air
G
Somethin' anew that had never been there
D7 B7 Em Gm
And yonder came the Sun, yearnin' to care
D C
Touched by a light from rays far away
G
She entered the night ready to stay
D7 B7 Em Gm
And yonder came the Sun, lightin' the way
Outro
D Em C G F# F E F x3 F# G
How to play Yonder Came The Sun
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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.