Absolution Chords
Absolution by Bare The Pop Opera is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of A. It uses the chords A6, A, A/F#, F#m, E and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Verse
A6 A
He went to you for guidance
A6 A
You hid behind a screen
A6 A/F#
Knowing how much empathy might mean
A F#m
Did you know how much he loved...?
F#m A
Did you know how much he cared...?
A E
Lost in the teaching was a boy
E A/F#
So all alone and scared
F#m
Father, we were so in love!
F#m D
And that's what I find so odd
D E
Our love was pure and nothing else
A/F#
Brought me closer to God
Priest
N.C.
I'm sorry, Peter
Peter
N.C.
And I forgive you Father