12 Steps
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[Intro ]
Bm G D A
(Play twice, or fingerpick for atmosphere)
[Verso 1]
Bm
I fell headfirst
G
That's how it started
D A
Trippin' over bottles at this party
Bm
Thought I've done worse
Bm
And thank God I saw it
D A
'Cause I never would've got to know
Bm
How bad a heart could break
G
I'm on my knees
D
You used to say
A
You'd never leave
[Refrão]
Bm G
You know I've tried breaking all these habits
D A
Die every night, but I never had it
Bm
Hurt like this
G
When I want your kiss
D A
This can't be as good as good gets
Oh, oh
Bm
I'm out of time
G G
I can barely breathe in
D
No, I can't stand
A Bm
Another year of benders in December
G
I'm one cigarette away
D A
From loosing my mind if I don't hear you say
Bm G
That I'm right outside your door
Bm
But I'm 12 steps from giving you more
[Verso 2]
Bm
Ten missed calls
G
Another weekend
D
Counting all the wine stains on the ceiling
A
When we were driving on the interstate
Bm
You couldn't look me in the face
G
And I told you if you slip again, I'm leaving
D
Let the pain burn through my skin
A
When you let it in
Bm
Your hurt heals
G
When you let love in the door
[Refrão]
Bm G
You know I've tried breaking all these habits
D A
Die every night, but I never had it
Bm
Hurt like this
G
When I want your kiss
D
This can't be as good as good gets
A
Oh, oh
Bm G
I'm out of time
D
I can barely breathe in
A
No, I can't stand
Bm
Another year of benders in December
G
I'm one cigarette away
D
From losing my mind if I don't hear you say
A
That I'm right outside your door
Bm
But I'm 12 steps from giving you more
Outro
(slow down, let it ring or fingerpick)
Bm G
I'm 12 steps from giving you more
D A
I'm 12 steps from giving you more
Bm
(hold and fade, or resolve back to Bm)
How to play 12 Steps
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.