A Bitter Lullaby
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Intro
Hey!
verse 1
Eb
I don't know what you're thinking
Eb
I see something in your eyes
Ab
Let me be the one to dry those
Ab
Tears you hide
Eb
I know a simple song
Eb
Can't take away the pain you feel
Ab
Like a band-aid to the soul
Ab
It could help you heal
Pre-Chorus
Bb
I've seen darkness leading you astray
Ab
Trust your heart and find your own way
[Refrão]Eb
This is a song for all the broken
Ab
We gotta believe we'll win some day
Cm
There's always some good in all the evil
Bb
That's just the way of life
Eb
It's like a bitter lullaby
Eb
(Na na na, nanana, na na na
Ab
Na na na, nanana, na na na)
verse 2
Eb
Heavy is the burden
Eb
For all of us on earth
Ab
Some of us do good things
Ab
Other causes hurt
Eb
What I'm trying to say is
Eb
It doesn't matter how
Ab
We always gotta keep on moving
Ab
Gotta walk through the fire
Pre-Chorus
Bb
I won't let the darkness lead me astray no
Ab
I walk my own way
[Refrão]Eb
This is a song for all the broken
Ab
We gotta believe we'll win some day
Cm
There's always some good in all the evil
Bb
That's just the way of life
Bridge
Fm
This is your life
Bb
So live with no regrets
Fm
Yeah it's your life
Bb
A bitter lullaby
Eb
(Na na na, nanana, na na na
Ab
Na na na, nanana, na na na)
Eb
(Na na na, nanana, na na na
Ab
Na na na, nanana, na na na)
Eb
(Na na na, nanana, na na na
Ab
Na na na, nanana, na na na)
[Refrão]Eb
This is a song for all the broken
Ab
We gotta believe we'll win some day
Cm
There's always some good in all the evil
Bb
That's just the way of life
Eb
This is a song for all the broken
Ab
We gotta believe we'll win some day
Cm
There's always some good in all the evil
Bb
That's just the way of life
Eb
It's like a bitter lullaby
How to play A Bitter Lullaby
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 Eb. 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.