Bert Saenz – Phoenix Queen Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

Bert Saenz – Phoenix Queen Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

ChordsEmDCBB7DsusDsus2Am

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This is the chord progression of Phoenix Queen by Bert Saenz on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Em D C B

[Verse 1]
Em                                             D
I met you long ago in a wasteland
C                          B                          B7
I wonder if you knew, I was a snake
Em              D              Dsus
You’re roaming on the horizon
C                          B              B7
Unknowing of my intent

Em                                      D
You keep your gaze in front of you
C              B              B7
And I keep my gaze on you
Em                                      D
I crawled out from the ocean
C                                                               B
And you came down from the heavens above

[Chorus]
C              D              Em              D
Where are you going now?
C              D              Em                          D
I will follow you until the end of time
C              D         Em       D                 C     B              C
And even if it’s the end of the world as we know it
C                          D
You’ll always be, my Phoenix queen

[Interlude]
Em D C B x2

[Verse 2]
Em D Dsus2 D
The sky tore in two in a meltdown
Dsus D C B B7
And the mountains of earth crumbled down
Em D
You stood upon the rubble and wasted
C B
I stood behind and waited for you

[Chorus]
C D Em D
Where are you going now?
C D Em D
I will follow you until the end of time
C D Em D C B C
And even if it’s the end of the world as we know it
C B7
You’ll always be,
Em D C B
My Phoenix queen
B Em D C B
My Phoenix queen

[Bridge]
Am Em
As a man have I failed you?
C B
Broken the years as they pass by
Am Em
You float above the rest
C B B7
When will I float to you?

[Chorus]
C D Em D
Where are you going now?
C D Em D
I will follow you until the end of time
C D Em D C B C
And even if it’s the end of the world as we know it
C D
You’ll always be, yeah you,
C D
you’ll always be,

[Outro]
Em D C B
my Phoenix queen
B Em D C B
My Phoenix Queen
Em

How to play Phoenix Queen: key, chords and progression

Phoenix Queen by Bert Saenz is written in E minor (one sharp: F♯) and moves through 8 chords: Em, D, C, B, B7, Dsus, Dsus2 and Am.

Most of the song cycles through Em – D – C – B (i – VII – VI – V in E minor). Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.

Chord diagrams

Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
B chord on guitar (x24442)
BB D♯ F♯
B7 chord on guitar (x21202)
B7B D♯ F♯ A
Dsus4 chord on guitar (xx0233)
Dsus4D G A
Dsus2 chord on guitar (xx0230)
Dsus2D E A
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E

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Phoenix Queen chords: questions

What key is Phoenix Queen in?

Phoenix Queen by Bert Saenz is in the key of E minor (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Phoenix Queen?

Phoenix Queen uses 8 chords: Em, D, C, B, B7, Dsus, Dsus2, Am.

What is the chord progression of Phoenix Queen?

The main progression is Em – D – C – B (i – VII – VI – V).

Is Phoenix Queen easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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