17 Pounds
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D F#m
[Verse 1]
D
When you left me I lost 17 pounds
F#m
Didn't adjust the car belt
E D
Wishing I would die
D
When you left me I slept with 10 different guys
F#m
Didn't use protection
E D
Wishing I would die
[Bridge]
D F#m D
And I tried drugs I've never had before
D F#m
Always chasing in need of something more
[Pre-Chorus]
Bm D A E
I never missed, never wanted someone like you before
Bm D A E
I cannot function or act like myself, oh that I'm sure
[Chorus]
D
And I want you
F#m
To release me from me
D
Like the sadness in my eyes
F#m
Won't you come back to me now?
[Verse 2]
D
When you left I smoked 2 packs a day
F#m
Need to put myself together, oh my mamma said
D
When you left I gave everything away
F#m
Please be more careful
E D
Don't fade away
[Bridge]
D F#m D
And I tried drugs I've never had before
D F#m
Always chasing in need of something more
[Chorus]
D
And I want you
F#m
To release me from me
D
Like the sadness in my eyes
F#m
Won't you come back to me now?
D
And I want you
F#m
To release me from me
D
Like the sadness in my eyes
F#m
Won't you come back to me now?
[Outro]
D F#m
************************************
How to play 17 Pounds
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 E. 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.