Heaven Is chords

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Capo 1st fret
 
 
 
[Intro]
Em  C  G  Em  D  G  C
 
 
[Verse 1]
   G         C             G          D
We spent all day where the north wind blows
Em      C           G
And you bought me a lavender rose
       Em C          G      Em
Put it in water when we got home
D           G      C
That's what heaven is
 
 
[Verse 2]
   G        C        G          C
No tears to cry, and nothing to mourn
Em           C         D
Wearing your shirt, so tattered and torn
  Em       C        G        Em
Widen your arms, so safe and warm D G C That's what heaven is [Verse 3] G C G C I don't care for money or fame Em C D All for you, I'd give it away Em C G Em The way you sound when you call my name D G C That's what heaven is [Instrumental Bridge] G C G D Em C D Em C G Em D G C [Verse 4] G Em G D Nobody knows where we go when we die Em C D Maybe we'll ride white horsеs in the sky Em C G Em And if we don't then, darling, tonight D G C That's what hеaven is [Outro] Em C G Em If all I have is the light in your eyes D G C That's what heaven is Capo: 1st Fret Intro The intro sets a reflective tone, with a progression that moves through Em, C, G, Em, D, G, and C, establishing the song’s gentle, introspective mood. Intro progression: Em C G Em D G C Verse 1 The verses explore the simple joys and moments that define personal heaven, using a combination of G, C, Em, and D chords to convey warmth and affection. Verse 1 progression: G C G D (We spent all day where the north wind blows) Em C G (And you bought me a lavender rose) Em C G Em D G C (That's what heaven is) Verse 2 Continuing the narrative of intimate, heavenly moments, Verse 2 follows the same chord pattern, emphasizing the comfort found in being close to a loved one. Verse 2 progression: G C G C (No tears to cry, and nothing to mourn) Em C D (Wearing your shirt, so tattered and torn) Em C G Em D G C (That's what heaven is) Verse 3 Verse 3 shifts the focus to the transcendence of love over material desires, maintaining the chord pattern to underscore the song’s message of finding heaven in love. Verse 3 progression: G C G C (I don't care for money or fame) Em C D (All for you, I'd give it away) Em C G Em D G C (That's what heaven is) Instrumental Bridge The instrumental bridge offers a moment of musical reflection, following a similar chord structure that allows for emotional depth and contemplation. Instrumental Bridge progression: G C G D Em C D Em C G Em D G C Verse 4 and Outro Verse 4 contemplates the unknowns of the afterlife, with the song concluding on the notion that the essence of heaven is found in love, illuminated by the light in a loved one’s eyes. Verse 4 and Outro progression: G Em G D (Nobody knows where we go when we die) Em C D (Maybe we'll ride white horses in the sky) Em C G Em D G C (That's what heaven is) Em C G Em D G C (That's what heaven is) Playing Tips - Emphasize the emotional delivery of the chords, letting each chord resonate to mirror the song’s introspective and tender narrative. - Maintain a gentle strumming pattern to match the song's reflective nature, allowing the lyrics and melody to take center stage. - Use dynamics to highlight the song’s poignant moments, especially in the verses and instrumental bridge, to convey the depth of finding heaven in life's simple joys.