Procol Harum – About To Die (Guitar)

Words and music by Robin Trower and Keith Reid Transcribed by Tom De Val ([email protected]) RIFF:

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(over riff) About to die - the crowds applaud you About to die - they'll resurrect you

E         F#m         A        E
  Light a candle up in kingdom come

E          F#m          A         E
  Light the way for the saviour's son

F#m                                               D     (RIFF X2)
  A candle burning bright enough to tear the city down

VERSE 2: About to die - the crowds reward you About to die - their cheers ignore you Light a candle up in kingdom come Light the way for the chosen one No candle burned with fire enough to tear that city down (INSTRUMENTAL OVER RIFF X7) VERSE 3: About to die - the crowds applaud me About to die - they'll resurrect me Light a candle up in kingdom come Light the way for the savior's son A candle burning bright enough to tear the city down (FADE OUT OVER RIFF)