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Salem

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[Verse 1]
AbSalem burns the leavAbsus4es
Absus4Then she
Returns to cure and Absee
Heavy fateGb  
After years of Db/Fwaiting
[Pre-Chorus]
Ab'Cause abnormalitiesDb/Ab  
SurelyDb/Ab  
Are everywhere you Absee
So what I think we Bbmneed
Is elasticiFmty,   Ebempowerment and ease
[Chorus]
So I won't Ablead no lie
With our Dbhearts the only mattFmer why
BbmHow long it's lastedFm  
I've not receEbived reciprociDbtyAb  
[Verse 2]
AbTo speak supportiAbsus4vely
Absus4Big guy
There's no automatic pAbeace
But I bet you'd Gbkeep
All these in-Db/Fbetweens that bar my yoAbuth
[Pre-Chorus]
AbThere's no anorberic dreamDb/Ab  
Far as I knowDb  
I tried too hard to seeAb  
What I thought it’d beBbm  
Asking constantlyFm  
How's it gonna be?Eb  
[Chorus]
So I'm gonna Abweep a while
You don't Dbeven know how hard
BbmI learned a Fmlesson
Don't ask Ebme, I've
Torn the banner from the Dbline
[Outro]
Ab  Db  Ab

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Salem

by Bon Iver

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Absus4

Db/F

Db/Ab

Bbm

[Verse 1]

Ab Absus4

Salem burns the leaves

Absus4

Then she

Returns to cure and see

Heavy fate

Db/F

After years of waiting

[Pre-Chorus]

Ab Db/Ab

'Cause abnormalities

Db/Ab

Surely

Are everywhere you see

Bbm

So what I think we need

Fm Eb

Is elasticity, empowerment and ease

[Chorus]

So I won't lead no lie

Db Fm

With our hearts the only matter why

Bbm Fm

How long it's lasted

Eb Db Ab

I've not received reciprocity

[Verse 2]

Ab Absus4

To speak supportively

Absus4

Big guy

There's no automatic peace

But I bet you'd keep

Db/F Ab

All these in-betweens that bar my youth

[Pre-Chorus]

Ab Db/Ab

There's no anorberic dream

Far as I know

I tried too hard to see

Bbm

What I thought it’d be

Asking constantly

How's it gonna be?

[Chorus]

So I'm gonna weep a while

You don't even know how hard

Bbm Fm

I learned a lesson

Don't ask me, I've

Torn the banner from the line

[Outro]

Ab Db Ab

About Salem Chords by Bon Iver

Learn how to play Salem by Bon Iver with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Salem chords”, “Salem guitar chords”, or “Bon Iver Salem 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 Salem chords and for experienced players who want accurate Salem lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Ab, Absus4, Gb, Db/F, Db/Ab, Bbm.

FAQ — Salem by Bon Iver

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What key is "Salem" in?

The chords for "Salem" show the original chord names (including Ab, Absus4, Gb, Db/F, Db/Ab, Bbm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.