Topic: an opinion needed
This is a song I have really been reworking.
The first chorus is one in which im trying to find the best final line out of the 5 at the end of Chorus A so any opinions will be welcome.
You will see that each chorus builds ainto the arc of the song,
V1
E D
Where do you run when you need to hide
C D
Where do you sleep so you won’t die?
E D
Where do you turn when you need to cry?
C D
Who do you reach for when your tears run dry?
Chorus A
B5 F#5
When your heroes become human,
D5 (slide to F @ 9th fret)
Does their light light still shine when truth sets in?
B5 F#5
When your heroes become human,
D5 (slide to F @ 9th fret)
1 Do you face what’s left, and try to defend?
2 Do you look within, or try to defend?
3 Do you close your eyes, or try to defend?
4 Do you stand your ground, or try to defend?
5 Do you step aside, or try to defend?
V2
E D
They kept you company when you were alone,
C D
They gave you courage when you faced the unknown.
E D
They gave you hope when you had none—
C D
Were they bulletproof, or did they use a gun?
Chorus B
B5 F#5
When your heroes become human,
D5 (slide to F @ 9th fret)
Do you start to see a piece of yourself?
B5 F#5
When your heroes become human,
D5 (slide to F @ 9th fret)
All their fault’s you blamed on someone else.
V3
G D
Talk to me again from the wreckage and flame,
C Em
You taught me strength, then you slipped in pain.
G D
Still I hear your words when I’m losing ground—
C Em
You were human, but your light’s still found.
V4
E D
Your words still breathe, they keep me alive;
C D
Just to hear your voice pulls me out of this dive.
E D
Come back to me from wherever you are,
C D
Let your spirit sing through my guitar.
[guitar solo]
Bridge
G D
The lights still fade, the crowd still sings,
C Em
Your echo moves through everything.
G D
Every soul you touched still hums your tune—
C Em
A little more human, because of you.
G D
Where will you be as the night closes in,
C Em
When I get scared and I need a friend?
G D
I’ll hear the music that sets me free—
C Em
Close my eyes, and you’re here with me.
Chorus C
B5 F#5
When your heroes become human,
D5 (slide to F @ 9th fret)
What’s the lessons they have left with you?
B5 F#5
When your heroes become human,
D5 (slide to F @ 9th fret)
All that’s left is what they gave to you.
Outtro
E D
Where will you be when the story ends?
C D
Somewhere beyond, where the broken mend.
E D
When the last light fades and the curtain falls,
C D
The light you sparked still finds us all.
Trail off with open G D C Em
– George Lynch 2013 (Dokken, Lynchmob, KXM, Tooth & Nail etc....)