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Sing For Absolution

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[Intro]
Dm  Bb  E  A
[Verse 1]
DmLips are turning blue
A Bbkiss that can't renew
I Eonly dream of you
My Abeautiful
DmTiptoe to your room (Tiptoe to your room )
A Bbstarlight in the gloom (A starlight in the gloom)
I Eonly dream of you (I only dream of you)
And you Anever knew (And you never knew)
[Chorus]
  CSing for absoGmlution, I will Cbe Singing
Falling from your Gmgrace, oooh...
[Instrumental]
Dm  Bb  E  A
[Verse 2]
There's Dmnowhere left to hide
In Bbno one to confide
The Etruth burns deep inside
And will Anever die
DmLips are turning blue (Lips are turning blue)
A Bbkiss that can't renew (A kiss that can't renew)
I Eonly dream of you (I only dream of you)
My Abeautiful (My beautiful)
[Chorus]
CSing for absoGmlution, I will Cbe Singing
Falling from your Gmgrace, yeah!!!
[Instrumental]
Dm  Bb  E  A
[Chorus]
CSing for absoGmlution, I will Cbe singing
Falling from your Gmgrace, yeaa-Dmaaah
Our wrongs remain unBbrectified
And our Esouls won't be Aexhumed
Ending
Dm

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The story behind the song

This song explores the idea of finding absolution not in a religious sense, but through the creative act of making music. It suggests that the process of writing and singing can lead to a sense of completeness or something positive. The track, from Muse's 2003 album Absolution, moves at a slow tempo, contributing to its reflective mood. It embodies the feeling of catharsis found in artistic expression.

AI-written from these sources:Sing for Absolution — Wikipedia ↗Muse (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Sing For Absolution

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[Intro]

Dm Bb E A

[Verse 1]

Lips are turning blue

A kiss that can't renew

I only dream of you

My beautiful

Tiptoe to your room (Tiptoe to your room )

A starlight in the gloom (A starlight in the gloom)

I only dream of you (I only dream of you)

And you never knew (And you never knew)

[Chorus]

C Gm C

Sing for absolution, I will be Singing

Falling from your grace, oooh...

[Instrumental]

Dm Bb E A

[Verse 2]

There's nowhere left to hide

In no one to confide

The truth burns deep inside

And will never die

Lips are turning blue (Lips are turning blue)

A kiss that can't renew (A kiss that can't renew)

I only dream of you (I only dream of you)

My beautiful (My beautiful)

[Chorus]

C Gm C

Sing for absolution, I will be Singing

Falling from your grace, yeah!!!

[Instrumental]

Dm Bb E A

[Chorus]

C Gm C

Sing for absolution, I will be singing

Gm Dm

Falling from your grace, yeaa-aaah

Our wrongs remain unrectified

E A

And our souls won't be exhumed

Ending

About Sing For Absolution Chords by Muse

Learn how to play Sing For Absolution by Muse with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sing For Absolution chords”, “Sing For Absolution guitar chords”, or “Muse Sing For Absolution 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 Sing For Absolution chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sing For Absolution lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, Bb, E, A, C, Gm.

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The chords for "Sing For Absolution" show the original chord names (including Dm, Bb, E, A, C, Gm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.