Alibi
View chords used in this chart
Placement clarifications for the chords: (all strings strummed)
E is just an open strum
Aadd9 F#sus G#m Badd11
d|---0-------------|---0-------------|----0------------|----0------------|
a|---0-------------|---0-------------|----0------------|----0------------|
F#|--5-------------|---0-------------|----0------------|----7------------|
d|---0-------------|---0-------------|----0------------|----0------------|
A|---5-------------|---2-------------|----4------------|----7------------|
D|---5-------------|---2-------------|----4------------|----7------------|
Intro
N.C
Spooky
Aadd9 E F#sus G#m
Aadd9 Badd11
[Verso 1]
Aadd9 E
Hey, its been two months and Im not ready to move on yet
F#sus G#m
My eyes are red from crying out tonight
Aadd9 E
And I just cant get your brown eyes out of my head
F#sus G#m
The kindest eyes Ive ever seen
[Refrão]
Aadd9 Badd11
And right in front of me, I see it all
E F#sus G#m
Preventing this was nearly impossible
Aadd9 Badd11
And I dont want to be back in the bathroom stall
E F#sus G#m Aadd9 Badd11 E
Crying over someone whos not mine at all
[Verso 2]
Aadd9 E
Hey, guess I just wasnt that worthy of a fight then
F#sus G#m
It was only a few months anyway
Aadd9 E
And I guess that your priorities are right but
F#sus G#m
It felt so real, I cant deny that I
[Refrão]
Aadd9 Badd11
Dont understand the reason why
E F#sus G#m
Our every move together needs an alibi
Aadd11 Badd11
I make amends, at least I try
E F#sus G#m Aadd9 Badd11 E F#sus G#m Aadd9 Badd11
To see the good in people who think Im the bad guy...
Outro 2x
E F#sus G#m Aadd9 Badd11 Aadd9
Mmm
E F#sus G#m Aadd9 Badd11 E
How to play Alibi
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 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.