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Salvation

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[Intro]
 Em   Cmaj7   G6   G6(x4)
[Verse 1]
EmTo all the Cmaj7people doing lines
G6Don't do it, don't do it
EmInject your Cmaj7soul with liberG6ty
It's free, it's free
[Verse 2]
EmTo all the Cmaj7kids with heroin eyes
G6Don't do it, don't do it
Cos it'Ems not, not what Cmaj7it seems
Oh no it's Emnot, not what it G6seems
[Chorus]
EmSalvation, Cmaj7salvation, G6salvation is free
EmSalvation, Cmajsalvation, G6salvation is free
[Interlude]
Em Cmaj7 Em G6 Em Cmaj7 Em G6 G6
[Link]
 Em   Cmaj7   G6(x2)
[Verse 3]
EmTo all the Cmaj7parents with sleepless G6nights
Sleepless nights
EmTie your kidCmaj7s home to their beds
G6Clean their heads
[Verse 4]
EmTo all the Cmaj7kids with heroin eyes
G6Don't do it, don't do it
Cos it's Emnot, not what it Cmaj7seems
No no it'Ems not, not what it G6seems
[Chorus]
EmSalvation, Cmaj7salvation, G6salvation is free
EmSalvation, Cmajsalvation, G6salvation is free
[Interlude]
Em Cmaj7 Em G6 Em Cmaj7 Em G6 G6
[Chorus]
EmSalvation, Cmaj7salvation, G6salvation is free
EmSalvation, Cmajsalvation, G6salvation is free
[Outro]
Em Cmaj7 Em G6 Em Cmaj7 Em G6 G6 G6 Em

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

"Salvation," from The Cranberries' 1996 album To the Faithful Departed, explores the dangers of becoming controlled by any substance. While it directly addresses drug abuse, the song's heart is about the futility of escaping reality through external means. The band's lead vocalist explained that no matter how much one tries to get away, reality remains, and such experiences only lead to confusion. It plays like a clear-eyed warning about facing life head-on.

AI-written from these sources:Salvation (The Cranberries song) — Wikipedia ↗The Cranberries — Wikipedia ↗

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Salvation

by The Cranberries

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cmaj7

Cmaj

[Intro]

Em Cmaj7 G6 G6

(x4)

[Verse 1]

Em Cmaj7

To all the people doing lines

Don't do it, don't do it

Em Cmaj7 G6

Inject your soul with liberty

It's free, it's free

[Verse 2]

Em Cmaj7

To all the kids with heroin eyes

Don't do it, don't do it

Em Cmaj7

Cos it's not, not what it seems

Em G6

Oh no it's not, not what it seems

[Chorus]

Em Cmaj7 G6

Salvation, salvation, salvation is free

Em Cmaj G6

Salvation, salvation, salvation is free

[Interlude]

Em Cmaj7 Em G6 Em Cmaj7 Em G6 G6

[Link]

Em Cmaj7 G6

(x2)

[Verse 3]

Em Cmaj7 G6

To all the parents with sleepless nights

Sleepless nights

Em Cmaj7

Tie your kids home to their beds

Clean their heads

[Verse 4]

Em Cmaj7

To all the kids with heroin eyes

Don't do it, don't do it

Em Cmaj7

Cos it's not, not what it seems

Em G6

No no it's not, not what it seems

[Chorus]

Em Cmaj7 G6

Salvation, salvation, salvation is free

Em Cmaj G6

Salvation, salvation, salvation is free

[Interlude]

Em Cmaj7 Em G6 Em Cmaj7 Em G6 G6

[Chorus]

Em Cmaj7 G6

Salvation, salvation, salvation is free

Em Cmaj G6

Salvation, salvation, salvation is free

[Outro]

Em Cmaj7 Em G6 Em Cmaj7 Em G6 G6 G6 Em

About Salvation Chords by The Cranberries

Learn how to play Salvation by The Cranberries with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Salvation chords”, “Salvation guitar chords”, or “The Cranberries Salvation 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 Salvation chords and for experienced players who want accurate Salvation lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, Cmaj7, G6, Cmaj.

FAQ — Salvation by The Cranberries

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Can I transpose "Salvation" to a different key?

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Can I see chord diagrams for "Salvation"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Salvation" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Salvation" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Salvation" in?

The chords for "Salvation" show the original chord names (including Em, Cmaj7, G6, Cmaj). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.