Adams Song
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s = slide
p = pull off
h - hammer on
[Verse 1]
G Am Em
I never thought I'd die alone
C G
I laughed the loudest, who'd have known?
Am Em
I traced the cord back to the wall
C G
No wonder it was never plugged in at all
Am Em
I took my time, I hurried up
C G
The choice was mine, I didn't think enough
Am Em
I'm too depressed to go on
C G
You'll be sorry when I'm gone
[Instrumental]
G Am Em C x2
[Verse 2]
G Am Em
I never thought I'd die alone
C G
Another six months, I'll be unknown
Am Em
Give all my things to all my friends
C G
You'll never step foot in my room again
Am Em
You'll close it off, board it up
C G
Remember the time that I spilled the cup
Am Em
Of apple juice in the hall?
C G
Please, tell mom this is not her fault
[Verse 3]
Cmaj7 Am7
I never conquered, rarely came
G
Sixteen just held such better days
Cmaj7 Am7
Days when I still felt alive
C G
We couldn't wait to get outside
Am Em
The world was wide, too late to try
C G
The tour was over, we survived
Am Em
I couldn't wait 'til I got home
C G Am Em
To pass the time in my room alone
C G
Pass the time in my room alone
[Outro]
G Am Em C x3
How to play Adams Song
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 G. 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.