the C chord after each D in the verse can be played as a EM it sounds
accurate that way but its a choice
[verse 1]
EM D
this shining city built of gold, a far cry from innocence,
CD
there's more than meets the eye round here, look to the waters of the deep.
CBDA city of evil.
EM D
there sat a seven-headed beast, ten horns raised from his head.
CEM D
symbolic woman sits on his throne, but hatred strips her and leaves her naked.
CDBD
the beast and the harlot.
[chorus]
GDEM C
she's a dwelling place for demons.
GD
she's a cage for every unclean spirit,
EM CAM
every filthy bird and makes us drink
GDC
the poisoned wine to fornicating with our kings.
CBDEM
fallen now is babylon the great.
[verse 2]
EM D
the city dressed in jewels and gold, fine linen, myrrh and pearls.
CD
her place will come all at once as mourners watch her burn.
CBD
destroyed in an hour.
EM D
merchants and captains of the world, sailors, navigators too.
CD
will weep and mourn this loss with her sins piled to the sky,
CDBD
the beast and the harlot.
[chorus]
GDEM C
she's a dwelling place for demons.
GD
she's a cage for every unclean spirit,
EM CAM
every filthy bird and makes us drink
GDC
the poisoned wine to fornicating with our kings.
CBDEM
fallen now is babylon the great.
[bridge]
em
the day has come for all us sinners.
DD
if you're not a servant, you'll be struck to the ground.
em
flee the burning, greedy city.
DD
looking' back on her to see there's nothing around.
em
i don't believe in fairy tales and no one wants to go to hell.
DD
you've made the wrong decision and it's easy to see.
em
now if you wanna serve above or be a king below with us,
DCBD
you're welcome to the city where your future is set forever.
[chorus] x2
GDEM C
she's a dwelling place for demons.
GD
she's a cage for every unclean spirit,
EM CAM
every filthy bird and makes us drink
GDC
the poisoned wine to fornicating with our kings.
CBDEM
fallen now is babylon the great.