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Cathedral. tab by Kesha

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Cathedral. by Kesha: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"Cathedral" by Kesha is a departure from her usual pop sound, featuring a stripped-down acoustic guitar accompaniment. The song showcases Kesha's raw vocals and introspective lyrics, creating a haunting and emotional atmosphere. The fingerpicking guitar technique used in the song adds to its intimate and vulnerable feel. Overall, "Cathedral" is a standout track that highlights Kesha's versatility as an artist.
Intro:
DM7 AM7 DM7 AM7



Verse 1:
DM7                    E/G#     A
   Baby, I've been baptized.
Been bathing in the moonlight
DM7                   E/G#
   I surrender, so take your time
A
Was out of body, out of mind
F#m                          DM7
I'm summoning my divine.
 E/G#              A
Tried it all to numb the pain.
But, no, it ain't ever stayed
DM7                               E/G#
   It could be too much to even take
A
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Ain't it funny what breaks you?
 F#m                                        D
What you find when there's nothing left to lose

Pre-chorus:
 E                                  F#m
I kept on running, just gasping for breath
 C#m                                D
Nothing to trust in 'cause nothing was left
 E                                     F#m
I pray when I'm desperate, I'm here on my knees
 C#m
Oh, my God

Chorus:
 D     E
I'm the cathedral
 F#m        C#m
Finally coming home.
 D    E
Life was so lethal.
 F#m
But I'm the savior, I'm the altar, I'm the Holy Ghost
D                           E
Pain was my ritual, fear my religion
 F#m                   E/G#          A
But I was the one who needed forgiving
 D     E              F#m  C#m D
Oh, I'm,.  I'm the cathedral     .


Verse 2:
DM7               E/G#    A
   Let it in, the sunlight.
 DM7
It feels good and that's alright
 E
Touch my skin, love my past away
A
Worship my body and, God, forgive all my mistakes

Pre-chorus:
D               E                                  F#m
  Maybe redemption, it thrives in the dark
 C#m                                   D
My resurrection's through my broken heart
 E                                   F#m
Hope is a madman that hides in my mind
 C#m
Oh, my God

Chorus:
 D     E
I'm the cathedral
 F#m     C#m
I'm finally coming home
 D    E
Life was so lethal.
 F#m
But I'm the savior, I'm the altar, I'm the Holy Ghost
D                           E
Pain was my ritual, fear my religion
 F#m                   E/G#          A
But I was the one who needed forgiving
 D     E              F#m  C#m D
Oh, I'm,.   I'm the cathedral    .


Bridge:
D                       E
Who I once was, she seems so far
F#m                      C#m
I've had to sacrifice her from the start
D                    E
I'm born again with every scar
F#m
Maybe it's all written into the stars
D                         E
Been on my knees begging for God
F#m                             C#m
She's there inside of me, she was just lost
D                        E
Faith in my mind, look at what it caused
F#m
Guess darkness leads into light all along

Chorus:
 D     E
I'm the cathedral
 F#m     C#m
I'm finally coming home
 D      E
Oh, God, it feels good
 F#m
I'm the savior, I'm the altar, I'm the Holy Ghost
D                     E
Every second is a new beginning
 F#m                   E/G#           A          D
I died in the hell so I could start living again
E               F#m  C#m D
   In the cathedral      .


Outro:
E                F#m  C#m D
   I'm the cathedral      .

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