Abused
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Tab - Riff
E
E|-----------------------------------------------|
B|---------0-2---0-------------------------------|
G|-----1-2-----2---1-2-1-------------------------|
D|---2-------------------4-2------2--4---2-4-----|
A|---------------------------2--4------2-----0---|
E|-0---------------------------------------------|
[Verso 1]
E (Riff)
Now that everybody's worn the expression
E/C# E/B A
Not that you wanted to use
Asus2 A E F# F#7
It seems untrue now
A A
But the funniest thing
E F# F#7
Is it fits you now
A A A
To a perfect tee
E (Riff)
You may never understand this affliction
E/C# E/B A
Although you feel the effects
Asus2 A E F# F#7
You feel bruised now
A A
Body and mind
E F# F#7
You feel used now
A A
Almost all of the time
E F# F#7 E F# F#7 E F# F#7 E B
You've been abused, abused, abused
[Verso 2]
E E/Eb E/D
Sunday morning in the aisle with my brother
E/C# E/B A
Watching the men in black
Asus2 A E F# F#7
Tell the youth how
A A
They're supposed to behave
E F# F#7
Tell the truth now
A A A
You don't know what you're saying
E F# F#7
You've been abused
E F# F#7
Abused
Final
E (Riff)
All people see some evil intention
E/C# E/B A
But the closer you get the more
Asus2 A E F# F#7
You get confused how
A A
Why does everyone know
E F# F#7
I've been abused now
A E
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How to play Abused
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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.