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Orpheus chords by
David Sylvian
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Key: F major•
Intro 1
C#
C#
4

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A
A

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F#
F#
2

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D
D

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Verse 1
C#
C#
4

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Standing firm

on this stony ground
A
A

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The wind blows hard

Pulls these clothes around
F#
F#
2

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I harbour all the same

worries as most
D
D

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The temptations to leave

or to give up the ghost
B
B
2

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Abm
Abm
4

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I wrestle with an outlook on life
E
E

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That shifts between darkness

and shadowy light
D
D

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I struggle with words for fear

that they'll hear
Em
Em

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G
G

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But orpheus sleeps on his back
F#
F#
2

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still dead to the world
Verse 2

C#
C#
4

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Sunlight falls, my wings open wide
A
A

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There's a beauty here I cannot deny
F#
F#
2

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And bottles that tumble

and crash on the stairs
D
D

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Are just so many people I knew never cared
B
B
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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Down below on the wreck of the ship
E
E

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Are a stronghold of pleasures
B
B
2

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E
E

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I couldn't regret
D
D

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But the baggage is swallowed
A
A

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D
D

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up by the tide
Em
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G
G

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As orpheus keeps to his promise
Bm
Bm
2

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F#
F#
2

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and stays by my side
D
D

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Verse 3
D
D

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E
E

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Tell me, I've still a lot
D
D

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to learn
E
E

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A
A

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Understand, these fires
E
E

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C#m
C#m
4

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E
E

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D
D

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never stop
E
E

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Believe me, when this

joke is tired of laughing
D
D

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E
E

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G
G

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I will hear the promise of my orpheus sing
Interlude 1
F#sus4
F#sus4
2

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F#m
F#m
2

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E
E

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F#sus4
F#sus4
2

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E
E

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F#m
F#m
2

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F#
F#
2

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F#m
F#m
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Gb
Gb
2

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Db
Db
4

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A
A

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Gb
Gb
2

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D
D

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C#
C#
4

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A
A

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F#
F#
2

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D
D

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Verse 4
C#
C#
4

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Sleepers sleep as we row the boat
C#m
C#m
4

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A
A

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Just you the weather and I gave up hope
F#
F#
2

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But all of the hurdles that fell

in our laps
D
D

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Were fuel for the fire and straw for our backs
B
B
2

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G#m
G#m
4

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Still the voices have stories to tell
B
B
2

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E
E

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Of the power struggles in heaven and hell
D
D

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But we feel secure against

such mighty dreams
Em
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G
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As orpheus sings of the promise
Bm
Bm
2

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F#
F#
2

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tomorrow may bring
Interlude 2
F#
F#
2

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D
D

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E
E

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D
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E
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D
D

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Verse 5
D
D

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E
E

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Tell me, I've still a lot
D
D

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to learn
E
E

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D
D

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Understand, these fires never stop

Please believe,
E
E

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when this joke is tired of laughing
D
D

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E
E

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G
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I will hear the promise of my orpheus sing

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C#

    4

  • A

  • F#

    2

  • D

  • B

    2

  • Abm

    4

  • E

  • Em

  • G

  • G#m

    4

  • Bm

    2

  • C#m

    4

  • F#sus4

    2

  • F#m

    2

  • Gb

    2

  • Db

    4

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Orpheus by David Sylvian is F major.

The primary chords used in Orpheus are E, C, A, F, D, Cbm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, C, A, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Orpheus is approximately 79 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Orpheus using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Orpheus. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with David Sylvian.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Orpheus to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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