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[Intro]
A  A  A  A
D  Bm  Esus2  D
[Verse]
ASome sign of forgiveness
ASome form of release
BmIs all that she asks fDor
Esus2Is all that she nDeeds
AShe waits for the day when
DShe feels more at ease
BmSome time to be carDeful
Esus2Some time left in pDeace
[Chorus]
ECold stars of the fDuture
EBurn bright in the pDast
EThese moments of sDolace
BmThey won't lEsus2ast
BmThey Esus2don't lDast
[Verse]
AYou're wasting the moment
ABiding your time
BmNo one got ahead
Esus2Standing in lAine
[Instrumental]
  A    Bm    D   E-  Esus4(2x)
[Verse]
ASo something is over
DBefore it's begun
BmSo close you can tDaste it
Esus2But now it is gDone
[Chorus]
ECold stars of the fDuture
EBurn bright in the pDast
EThese moments of sDolace
BmThey don't lEsus2ast
BmThey cEsus2annot lDast
[Verse]
AYou're hoping for sBmolace
Well, just look arDound
EEveryone here is
                A    Bm    D   E- Esus4  
Standing in line
Ending
   A    Bm    D   E-  Esus4(2x)
SolAaceBm  
      D   E- Esus4  
Solace
SolAaceBm  
      D   E- Esus4  
Solace

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Solace

by a-ha

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Esus2

Esus4

[Intro]

A A A A

D Bm Esus2 D

[Verse]

Some sign of forgiveness

Some form of release

Bm D

Is all that she asks for

Esus2 D

Is all that she needs

She waits for the day when

She feels more at ease

Bm D

Some time to be careful

Esus2 D

Some time left in peace

[Chorus]

E D

Cold stars of the future

E D

Burn bright in the past

E D

These moments of solace

Bm Esus2

They won't last

Bm Esus2 D

They don't last

[Verse]

You're wasting the moment

Biding your time

No one got ahead

Esus2 A

Standing in line

[Instrumental]

A Bm D E Esus4

- (2x)

[Verse]

So something is over

Before it's begun

Bm D

So close you can taste it

Esus2 D

But now it is gone

[Chorus]

E D

Cold stars of the future

E D

Burn bright in the past

E D

These moments of solace

Bm Esus2

They don't last

Bm Esus2 D

They cannot last

[Verse]

A Bm

You're hoping for solace

Well, just look around

Everyone here is

A Bm D E Esus4

Standing in line

Ending

A Bm D E Esus4

- (2x)

A Bm

Solace

D E Esus4

Solace

A Bm

Solace

D E Esus4

Solace

About Solace Chords by a-ha

Learn how to play Solace by a-ha with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Solace chords”, “Solace guitar chords”, or “a-ha Solace chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Solace chords and for experienced players who want accurate Solace lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, Bm, Esus2, E, Esus4.

FAQ — Solace by a-ha

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Is "Solace" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Solace" by a-ha with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by a-ha below.

What key is "Solace" in?

The chords for "Solace" show the original chord names (including A, D, Bm, Esus2, E, Esus4). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.