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[Intro]
G  Em  Bm  C  G  Em  D  C D
    E    C    Dx2
E
[Verse 1]
Am I reEal?
do the woBmrds I speak before you
make you feEel,that the lovBme
I have for you will see no enAding?
well if you lAmook into my eyes
then you should kEnow
that there is nothBming here to doubt
nothing to feEar
and you can lBmay your questions down
cause if you'll Ahold me
we can faAmde into the night and you'll know
[Chorus]
  GThe Emworld could dBmie
and Ceverything may lGie
Still Emyou shouldn't cDryC  D  
  G'Cause Emtime may pBmass
but Clonger it'll lGast
I'll be Emby your sDide
[Instrumental]
E    C  D
E    C  D  E
[Verse 2]
take my haEnd
and gently clBmose your eyes
so you could understEand
that there's no grBmeater love tonight
that what I've for yAou
well If you feAmel the same way for me then let Ego
we can joBmurney to a garden no one knEows
life is shBmort my darlin tell me that you lAove me
so we can fAmade into the night and you'll know
[Chorus]
  GThe Emworld could dBmie
and Ceverything may lGie
Still Emyou shouldn't cDryC  D  
  G'Cause Emtime may pBmass
but Clonger it'll lGast
I'll be Emby your sDide
ForCever by Dyour side
[Solo]
G  Em  Bm  C
G  Em  D   C D
G  Em  Bm  C
G  Em  D   C D
[Chorus]
  GThe Emworld could lBmie
and Ceverything may dGie
Still Emyou shouldn't cDryC  D  
  G'Cause Emtime may pBmass
and Ceverything won't lGast
I'll be Emby your sDide
ForCever by Dyour side
[Post-Chorus]
G  Em  Bm  C  G  Em  D  C
G  Em  Bm  C  G  Em  D  C D
[Outro]
E    C  D
E    C    D    E

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The story behind the song

"214" captures a sense of quiet longing and the weight of unspoken feelings. The lyrics suggest a deep connection where words might be inadequate, inviting someone to lay their questions down as if understanding transcends explanation. It touches on the bittersweet truth that while some things might last longer, everything ultimately fades. This introspective track was a hit single from Rivermaya's self-titled debut album, released in November 1994, showcasing the songwriting of keyboardist Rico Blanco. It plays like a tender reflection on the fragile nature of connection and time.

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214

by Rivermaya

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Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

G Em Bm C G Em D C D

E C D

[Verse 1]

Am I real?

do the words I speak before you

E Bm

make you feel,that the love

I have for you will see no ending?

well if you look into my eyes

then you should know

that there is nothing here to doubt

nothing to fear

and you can lay your questions down

cause if you'll hold me

we can fade into the night and you'll know

[Chorus]

G Em Bm

The world could die

C G

and everything may lie

Em D C D

Still you shouldn't cry

G Em Bm

'Cause time may pass

C G

but longer it'll last

Em D

I'll be by your side

[Instrumental]

E C D

E C D E

[Verse 2]

take my hand

and gently close your eyes

so you could understand

that there's no greater love tonight

that what I've for you

Am E

well If you feel the same way for me then let go

Bm E

we can journey to a garden no one knows

Bm A

life is short my darlin tell me that you love me

so we can fade into the night and you'll know

[Chorus]

G Em Bm

The world could die

C G

and everything may lie

Em D C D

Still you shouldn't cry

G Em Bm

'Cause time may pass

C G

but longer it'll last

Em D

I'll be by your side

C D

Forever by your side

[Solo]

G Em Bm C

G Em D C D

G Em Bm C

G Em D C D

[Chorus]

G Em Bm

The world could lie

C G

and everything may die

Em D C D

Still you shouldn't cry

G Em Bm

'Cause time may pass

C G

and everything won't last

Em D

I'll be by your side

C D

Forever by your side

[Post-Chorus]

G Em Bm C G Em D C

G Em Bm C G Em D C D

[Outro]

E C D

E C D E

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