My city of ruins. There's a blood red circle on the cold dark ground and the rain is falling down The church doors blown open I can hear the organ's song But the congregation's gone My city of ruins My city of ruins Now the sweet veils of mercy drift through the evening trees Young men on the corner like scattered leaves The boarded up windows The empty streets While my brother's down on his knees My city of ruins My city of ruins … PREVIEW 1 Song, 4 Minutes. Contains complete lyrics This product is available worldwide Leadsheets typically only contain the lyrics, chord symbols and melody line of a … There's a blood red circle On the cold dark ground And the rain is falling down The church door's thrown open I can hear the organ's song But the congregation's gone My city of ruins My city of ruins Now the sweet bells of mercy Drift through the evening trees Young men on the corner Like scattered leaves The boarded up windows The empty streets While my brother's down on his knees My city of ruins My city … While my brother's down on his knees My city of ruins My city of ruins Come on rise up! MY CITY OF RUINS. My City of Ruins. And the rain is falling down. Contains printable sheet music plus an interactive, downloadable digital sheet music file. But the congregation's gone. Originally written and performed by Bruce Springsteen. My city's in ruins My city's in ruins Now with these hands I pray Lord With these hands My city of ruins. Knopf. Though written sometime prior to 2001 about the dilapidated condition of Asbury Park, New Jersey, “My City of Ruins” became associated with the terrorist attacks of 9/11 when Mr. Springsteen performed the song live on television on September 21, 2001 for the “America: A Tribute to Heroes” fundraiser for families of the victims, particularly those of deceased New York City firefighters and police officers. 4:01 . My City of Ruins is the opening track of Wesley Schultz’s debut solo album, Vignettes. There's a blood red circle on the cold dark ground. June 26, 2005. Eddie Vedder's take on the My City of Ruins is haunting and moving, and is a must for any EV or Pearl Jam fan. By Orhan Pamuk. My city of ruins Bruce Springsteen He wrote this song for the america a tribute to heros telethon CAPO 2 fret (or 3rd if you like) When i play this i keep my ring and pinky finger on the first and second string when i play C G and Em so i am really playing more of an Em7 … My city's in ruins Intro: G Em7 Cadd9 G (2x) Verse: G Em7 Cadd9 G There's a blood red circle on the cold dark ground G D/F# Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9 And the rain is falling down G Em7 Cadd9 G The church doors thrown open I can hear the organ's song G D/F# Em7 Dsus4 Cadd9 But the congregation's gone Post-verse: Cadd9 G Em7 Cadd9 G My city of ruins G Em7 Cadd9 G My city of ruins Verse: Now the sweet veils of mercy drift … Album version. While my brother's down on his knees My city of ruins My city of ruins Come on, rise up Come on, rise up Come on, rise up Come on, rise up Come on, rise up Come on, rise up Come on, rise up Now there's tears on the pillow Darlin' where we slept And you took my heart when you left Without your sweet kiss My soul is lost, my friend Tell me how do I begin again? My City of Ruins (Benefiting Artists for Peace and Justice Haiti Relief) [Live from the Kennedy Center Honors] 1. ISTANBUL: Memories and the City. Come on rise up! Also available in the iTunes Store More by Eddie Vedder. Now the sweet bells of mercy drift through the evening trees. By Reviewed Alberto Manguel. Now there's tears on the pillow Darling where we slept And you took my heart when you left Without your sweet kiss My soul is lost, my friend Now tell me how do I begin again? The church door's thrown open, I can hear the organ's song. Translated from the Turkish by Maureen Freely. My City of Ruins digital sheet music. Released January 21, 2010 ℗ 2010 Monkeywrench. 384 pp.