Purgatory chords - Bryan Zach Chords

Purgatory chords

[Verse]
 
Csus2
Sleep is for the weak my dear
 
And darling close your eyes
F
We've got a sickness here
C
And we've got to stay alive
Csus2
I'll hold your hand in the promised land
F         C
Up in Colorado
 
 
[Pre-chorus]
 
Csus2
As long as you keep me sane
F                   C
As long as I can follow
 
C
 

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[Chorus]
 
Csus2
Cause there's demons in my dreams
F                   C
And they don't back down
Csus2
But I hear your voice and then
F                        C
It's an awfully familiar sound
 
 
[Verse]
 
Csus2
Tell me now baby:
F            C
What is your story
Csus2*
Won't you clean my heart out
F*               C
And call it purgatory



How to play "Purgatory" on guitar.

"Purgatory" by Bryan Zach is a melodic journey through introspective lyrics and captivating
chord progressions. This tutorial will guide you through the chords and structure necessary to
bring this song to life on your guitar.

Chords to know: Csus2, F, C

**Chord Positions:**
- Csus2: Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the B string, and your ring finger on the 3rd fret
of the D string. The G string is left open to give the sus2 sound.
- F Major: For a simpler version, press your index finger across the first two strings at the 1st fret,
middle finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, and ring finger on the 3rd fret of the D string.
- C Major: Index on 1st fret of B string, middle on 2nd fret of D string, ring on 3rd fret of A string.

**Song Structure and Strumming:**
- The song opens with a verse that uses a Csus2 to F to C progression. The strumming pattern can
be a steady down-up rhythm, allowing the chords to resonate and carry the emotional weight of
the lyrics.
- The pre-chorus transitions with a similar chord progression, emphasizing the lyrical theme of
sanity and following. Maintain a consistent strumming pattern to keep the flow.
- The chorus introduces a reflective and somber mood with the same chord progression. The
emphasis on "demons in my dreams" and the "awfully familiar sound" can be highlighted by a
slight increase in strumming intensity or dynamics.
- Additional verses and choruses follow the same pattern, delving deeper into the narrative and
musical expression of the song.

**Lyrics Meaning:**
"Purgatory" delves into themes of struggle, reflection, and the pursuit of solace in the face of
adversity. The lyrics speak to the idea of fighting internal demons and seeking redemption or
peace in a metaphorical purgatory. This place of in-between, neither fully damned nor wholly
absolved, mirrors the complexities of the human condition and the quest for meaning and
salvation in our lives.