A Painted Smile
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Intro: Dm A F G
Verse
Dm A F G
Can't you see I'm in decay?
Dm A F G
Like a pitchfork in the rain.
Dm A F G
Rusted red my metal stained,
Dm A F G
I'm cracking up like peeling paint.
[Refrão]Dm A F G Gm F E Dm
Hold me close to your... to your... to your heart...
Dm A F G
Verse
Dm A F G
Can't you see I'm in denial?
Dm A F G
Like a clown that paints his smile.
Dm A F G
This head's a junkyard gone to pot,
Dm A F G
Just a milk-tooth left to rot.
[Refrão]Dm A F G Gm F E Dm
Hold me close to your... to your... to your heart...
Dm A F G
Verse
Dm A F G
Can't you see my memory fade?
Dm A F G
Like a washboard scrubbing stains.
Dm A F G
My tongue has twisted in to knots,
Dm A F G
My words are stories with no plots.
[Refrão]Dm A F G Gm F E Dm
Hold me close to your... to your... to your heart...
Dm A F G
Verse
Dm A F G
Can't you see me fall apart?
Dm A F G
Like a burning house of cards!
Dm A F G
Clubs and diamonds in array,
Dm A F G
The spades are digging their own graves.
[Refrão]Dm A F G Gm F E Dm
Hold me close to your... to your... to your heart...
How to play A Painted Smile
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.