An Honest Mistake
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tabbed by - Steve McDonald
INTRO: Dm F C G x4
VERSE: Dm F C G x4
People
They don't mean a thing to you
They move right through you
Just like your breath
But sometimes
I still think of you
And I just wanted to
Just wanted you to know
My old friend...
Dm Dm
F C Dm Dm
I swear I never meant for this
F C
I never meant...
Dm A#m F G
Don't look at me that way
Dm A#m F G
It was an honest mistake
Dm A#m F
Don't look at me that way
G
It was an honest mistake
Dm
An honest mistake
Sometimes
I forget I'm still awake
I f--- up and say these things out loud
My old friend...
Dm Dm
F C Dm Dm
I swear I never meant for this
F C
I never meant...
Dm A#m F G
Don't look at me that way
Dm A#m F G
It was an honest mistake
Dm A#m F
Don't look at me that way
G
It was an honest mistake
Dm
An honest mistake
Dm A#m F G
Don't look at me that way
Dm A#m F G
It was an honest mistake
Dm A#m F
Don't look at me that way
G
It was an honest mistake
A#m
An honest mistake
How to play An Honest Mistake
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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.