Apologize
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/Intro/
E5 B A E
E5 B A
E5 B A E
E5 B A
/verse 1/
E5 B A E
Long ago, nobody knows,
E5 B A
long before we— met.
E5 B A E
I knew that, I had to grow up,
E5 B A A/E
to— keep what I love.
/Chorus/
A B E5
I apologize, I apologize,
A B E5
for my wicked lies—.
A B E5
I apologize, I apologize,
A B E5 B
for the truth—, shouldn't hide—.
/verse 2/
E5 B A E
Selfish ways, only path I would plave,
E5 B A
what young stu—pid games.
E5 B A E
Don't know why, I do what I do,
E5 B A A/E
I know now, that I can’t replace you—.
/Chorus/
A B E5
I apologize, I apologize,
A B E5
for my wicked lies—.
A B E5
I apologize, I apologize,
A B E5
for the truth—, shouldn't hide—.
/Bridge/
B A E
And it’s strange—, this way, what we've become.
B A E
Don't— apologize—, this was my fault.
B A E
We— were meant to be—, but it's my loss.
B A E
This— was great—, but now it is gone, gone, gone—.
/Chorus/
A B E5
I apologize, I apologize,
A B E5
for my wicked lies—.
A B E5
I apologize, I apologize,
A B E5 B
for the truth—, shouldn't hide—.
/verse 3/
E5 B A E
I've done wrongs, take away from the rights,
E5 B A
I'll do things different next time.
E5 B A E
Don't wanna lose you, stay in my life,
E5 B A A/E
friends are fine, please forgive me in time.
/Chorus/
A B E5
I apologize, I apologize,
A B E5
for my wicked lies—.
A B E5
I apologize, I apologize,
A B A B
for the truth—, for the truth—,
E5 B E5
shouldn't hide—.
How to play Apologize
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E5. 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.