A Very Sorry Saint
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: FCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Chorus]
F Gm
A very sorry saint I am, I am
C F
A very sorry saint I am
Dm G
I don't even do the best I can
Gm C F
A very sorry saint I am, I am, I am
[Verse 1]
Gm C
I try to be grateful
Gm C
for each day I'm alive
Am Dm
But all I can manage
Gm C
is a grudging high five
Am Dm
But someone up there must like me
Gm C
I continue to thrive.
Gm C
I know it looks like I'm praying,
Gm C
owning up to my sins,
Am Dm
I'm just starting to wonder
Gm C
when the orgy begins
Am Dm
All the souls that need saving
Gm C
The identical twins
[Chorus]
F Gm
A very sorry saint I am, I am
C F
A very sorry saint I am
Dm G
I don't even do the best I can
Gm C F
A very sorry saint I am, I am, I am
[Verse 2]
Gm C
There are two Marys.
Gm C
One is a tart,
Am Dm
The other's a virgin,
Gm C
I can't tell them apart.
Am Dm
There's a book called the Bible,
Gm C
I should know it by heart.
[Chorus]
F Gm
A very sorry saint I am, I am
C F
A very sorry saint I am
Dm G
I'm no good at please and thank you ma'am
Gm C F
A very sorry saint I am, I am, I am
[Bridge]
Bb
He's a jealous king
Bb
Wants unconditional love
C
When you come empty-handed
Dm Dm/C G
It's him you're unworthy of.
[interlude]
Gm C Gm C Am Dm
[Verse 3]
Gm C
Yeah, I look holy,
Gm C
But it's all sleight of hand
Am Dm
'Cause I doubt and I worry
Gm C
And he laughs at my plan.
Am Dm
But my halo's so charming
Gm C
And my churches look grand.
[Chorus]
F Gm
A very sorry saint I am, I am
C F
A very sorry saint I am
Dm G
This isn't even blood it's strawberry jam
Gm C F
A very sorry saint I am, I am, I am
How to play A Very Sorry Saint
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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.