Key: C#m · Capo: 4th fret · BPM: 112 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: C, Am, Em, G, F
[Intro] C Am Em G C Am Em G [Verse] C I leave this world Am Em With a glint in my eye Em C I've untold all of my lies Am And all the joy Em I leave behind Em I'll miss you too C Love of mine Am Today no tombstone Em No goodbyes Em My soul is full C Watch it fly Am When I return Em Prodigal son Em This wounded world C Am Em Will be as one G C Am Em G Be as one [Verse] C Am I leave this world Em A hopeful song Em Without a tear C I will prolong Am My bruises healed Em My scars are gone Em And every beating C Made me strong Am So please don't cry Em Don't think it's wrong Em My soul is pure C It sings along Am When I return Em A better mе You'll see that sorrow C Am Em G Can set you free [Chorus] C Am Em G Set you free C Set you free Am Em I'll sеt you free G C Set you free Am Em G I'll sеt you free [Instrumental] C Em F F C Em F F Am G F F Am G F F [Verse] C Am Em I leave this world to you all The constellations C Will never fall Am And if you're fearful Em Bare no mind Em The sun will rise C Heed your call Am No open casket Em No sullen wake Em Your heart will mend C If you break Am So without greed Em Without pride Em Shout I'm alive C I am alive [Chorus] Am Em I'll set you free G C I am alive Am Em I'll set you free G C I am alive Am Em I'll set you free G C I am alive Am Em I'll set you free G C Am Em G I am alive [Instrumental] C Am Em G [Outro] C Am Em G I'll set you free C Am Em G C I'll set you free
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 25th of March 2022, the track was released. The track was written by Stefan Olsdal & Brian Molko.
Track Info
- Song: The Prodigal
- Artist: Placebo
- Written by Stefan Olsdal & Brian Molko
- Produced by Adam Noble, Stefan Olsdal & Brian Molko
- Album: Never Let Me Go
- Released Date: 25 March 2022
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: C#m
- Capo: 4th fret
- Chords: C, Am, Em, G, F
- BPM: 112
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| C – x32010 Am – x02220 Em – 022000 G – 320003 F – 133211 | C – 0003 Am – 2000 Em – 0402 G – 0232 F – 2010 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is The Prodigal in?
The Prodigal is in the key of C#m.
Recommended Gear
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What chords do I need for The Prodigal?
You need C, Am, Em, G, F to play The Prodigal by Placebo.
Do I need a capo for The Prodigal?
Yes, place a capo on the 4th fret to play The Prodigal by Placebo.
How hard is The Prodigal to play on guitar?
The Prodigal by Placebo is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.