Understanding

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Understanding (Sound Asleep Version) by Evanescence
Tabbed by: revan_psp (also known as ALF(s) on Evboard)
Tune a half-step down
[Intro]
C D Em C D Em
eb|-0----2---3--2---0---------------0----2----0--|
Bb|-1----3----------0-----------0---1----3----0--|
Gb|-0----2----------0---------0-----0----2----0--|
Db|-2----0----------2------2--------2----0----2--|
Ab|-3----x----------2----2----------3----x----2--|
Eb|-x----x----------0---------------x----x----0--|
[Verse 1]
Em D C
The pain that grips you, the fear that binds you
D
Releases life in me
Em D C
In our mutual shame we hide our eyes
D Em
To blind them from the truth that finds a way for who we are
D C
Please don't be afraid when the darkness fades away
D Em
The dawn will break the silence screaming at our hearts
D C
My love for you still grows and this I do for you
D
Before I try to fight the truth my final time
[Pre-chorus]
Em D C D
[Chorus]
C D Em D
Can't wash it all away, can't wish it all away
C D Em D
Can't cry it all away, can't scratch it all away
[Verse 2]
Em D C
Lying beside you listening to you breathe
D Em
The light that flows inside of you burns inside of me
D C
Hold and speak to me of love without a sound
D Em
Tell me you will live through this and I will die for you
D C
Cast me not away, say you'll be with me
D Em
For I know I cannot bear it all alone
[Pre-chorus]
Em D C D
[Chorus]
C D Em D
Can't fight it all away, can't hope it all away
C D Em D
Can't scream it all away, it just won't fade away
Em D C D
(downward strokes)
Em D C D
I tried so hard
Em D C D

Understanding chords and lyrics

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Understanding (Sound Asleep Version) by Evanescence
Tabbed by: revan_psp (also known as ALF(s) on Evboard)
Tune a half-step down
[Intro]
[Verse 1]
[Pre-chorus]
Em  D  C  D
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Pre-chorus]
Em  D  C  D
[Chorus]
Em  D  C  D

Understanding Chords by Evanescence

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