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A very intelligent writing from Cave's band, using only 2 patterns of chords, which are both played in the
intro. The first pattern uses twice the same chords with a different high note. The first time you've gotta
play  Cm(high Eb),  Bb(high D),  Eb(high G),  Ab(high C). The second time is  Cm(high Eb),  Bb(high D), Eb  
(high Bb), Ab (high C). Very simple and nice to play tho ;)
[Intro]
 Cm   Bb   Eb   Abx2 
 Ab   Bb   Cm   Bbx3
[Verse 1]
AbThe bright horses have Bbbroken free from the fieldsCm  Bb  
AbThey are horses of love, Bbtheir manes full of fireCm  Bb  
AbThey are parting the cities, Bbthose bright burning horseCmsBb  
AbAnd everyone is hiding, Bband no one makes a soundCm  Bb  
AbAnd I'm by your side Bband I'm holding your handCm  Bb  
AbBright horses of wonder springing Bbfrom your Cmburning Bbhand
[Instrumental]
 Ab   Bb   Cm   Bbx2
[Verse 2]
AbAnd everyone has a heart Bband it's calling for somethingCm  Bb  
AbWe're all so sick and tired Bbof seeing things as they areCm  Bb  
AbHorses are just horses Bband their manes aren't fCmull of fireBb  
AbThe fields are just fields, Bband there ain't no CmLordBb  
AbAnd everyone is hidden, Bband everyone is cruelCm  Bb  
AbAnd there's no shortage of tyrants, Bband no shortage of foolsCm  Bb  
AbAnd the little white shape dancing Bbat the end of the hallCm  Bb  
AbIs just a wish that tBbime can't diCmssolve at Bball
[Instrumental]
 Ab   Bb   Cm   Bbx2
[Verse 3]
CmOh, BbohEb, oAbh
CmOh, Bboh, Eboh, Abwell, Cmthis Bbworld is Ebplain to Absee
It don't mean we can't CmbeliBbeve Ebin Absomething, and anyway
CmMy Bbbaby's Ebcoming Abback now on the next trainCm  Bb  Eb  Ab  
I can hear the whistle blowing, I can hear the CMmighty BbroarEb  Ab  
I can hear the horses prancing in the CmpasturBbes of Ebthe AbLord
Oh the train is coming, and CmI'm Bbstanding Ebhere to Absee
And it's bringing my CmbaBbby Ebright Abback to me
Well there are Cmsome BbthiEbngs Abthat are hard to explain
CmBut Bbmy Ebbaby's Abcoming home now, on thCme 5Bb:30 EbtrAbain
[Outro]
Cm Bb Eb Ab

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The story behind the song

"Bright Horses" offers a vision of hope and redemption, even when the world feels full of tyrants and fools. The lyrics paint a picture of beauty and wonder, with bright horses springing from a burning hand, and the promise of a loved one returning home on the 5:30 train. Released on the album Ghosteen, this song channels a deep longing for connection and peace amidst the chaos. It plays like a tender prayer for solace and the enduring power of love to guide us through darkness.

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Bright Horses

by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

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A very intelligent writing from Cave's band, using only 2 patterns of chords, which are both played in the

intro. The first pattern uses twice the same chords with a different high note. The first time you've gotta

Cm Eb Bb D Eb G Ab C Cm Eb Bb D Eb

play (high ), (high ), (high ), (high ). The second time is (high ), (high ),

(high Bb), Ab (high C). Very simple and nice to play tho ;)

[Intro]

Cm Bb Eb Ab

Ab Bb Cm Bb

[Verse 1]

Ab Bb Cm Bb

The bright horses have broken free from the fields

Ab Bb Cm Bb

They are horses of love, their manes full of fire

Ab Bb Cm Bb

They are parting the cities, those bright burning horses

Ab Bb Cm Bb

And everyone is hiding, and no one makes a sound

Ab Bb Cm Bb

And I'm by your side and I'm holding your hand

Ab Bb Cm Bb

Bright horses of wonder springing from your burning hand

[Instrumental]

Ab Bb Cm Bb

[Verse 2]

Ab Bb Cm Bb

And everyone has a heart and it's calling for something

Ab Bb Cm Bb

We're all so sick and tired of seeing things as they are

Ab Bb Cm Bb

Horses are just horses and their manes aren't full of fire

Ab Bb Cm Bb

The fields are just fields, and there ain't no Lord

Ab Bb Cm Bb

And everyone is hidden, and everyone is cruel

Ab Bb Cm Bb

And there's no shortage of tyrants, and no shortage of fools

Ab Bb Cm Bb

And the little white shape dancing at the end of the hall

Ab Bb Cm Bb

Is just a wish that time can't dissolve at all

[Instrumental]

Ab Bb Cm Bb

[Verse 3]

Cm Bb Eb Ab

Oh, oh, oh

Cm Bb Eb Ab Cm Bb Eb Ab

Oh, oh, oh, well, this world is plain to see

Cm Bb Eb Ab

It don't mean we can't believe in something, and anyway

Cm Bb Eb Ab Cm Bb Eb Ab

My baby's coming back now on the next train

CM Bb Eb Ab

I can hear the whistle blowing, I can hear the mighty roar

Cm Bb Eb Ab

I can hear the horses prancing in the pastures of the Lord

Cm Bb Eb Ab

Oh the train is coming, and I'm standing here to see

Cm Bb Eb Ab

And it's bringing my baby right back to me

Cm Bb Eb Ab

Well there are some things that are hard to explain

Cm Bb Eb Ab Cm Bb Eb Ab

But my baby's coming home now, on the 5:30 train

[Outro]

Cm Bb Eb Ab

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