Your Gravest Words
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Intro: B E B G#m F# E (2x)
verse 1:
B E
All these words trip
G#m F#
over cracks in the
E B
sidewalks Uptown
E G#m
one year I'm
F# E
distantly distressed
G#m F# E
I'm finally coming
close to ghost
G#m F# E
I'm dancing on
your gravest words
F# G#m
I'm toasting all
E
the coldest stares
F#
All the
E F#
loneliest of eyes
[Refrão]
B E
I Am A satellite
G#m F#
never getting
E B
signals right You
E
are a constellation
G#m F#
I can barely make
E
you out tonight
G#m F# E
The city lights
F# B E G#m B G#m F# E
are burning too bright
verse 2:
B E
I cut and paste
G#m
these sections
F#
of maps into my
E B
days Sunspots
E
Almost feverish
G#m F#
Can you feel
E
me shivering?
G#m F#
I'm finally
E
breaking out
G#m F#
of orbit I'm clinging
E
to your finest words
F# G#m
I'm draining all
E
the angry glares
F#
All that's
E F#
building up inside
[Refrão]
B E
I Am A satellite
G#m F#
never getting
E B
signals right You
E
are a constellation
G#m F#
I can barely make
E
you out tonight
G#m F# E
The city lights
F# G#m E G#m B E (2x)
are burning too bright
Bridge:
G#m F#
And the dreamers
E
walk slowly through
G#m F#
the crowds Nothing
E E F# E F#
can stop us now
[Refrão]
B E
I Am A satellite
G#m F#
never getting
E B
signals right You
E
are a constellation
G#m F#
I can barely make
E
you out tonight
G#m F#
I can barely make
E
you out tonight
G#m F#
I can barely make
E
you out tonight
G#m F# E
The city lights
F# G#m B
are burning too bright
How to play Your Gravest Words
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 B. 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.