Apology
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Intro: E A E
E A E A E
Everybody wants an apology, me from you and you from me
C#m E G#m A
The accursed from the blessed, the Great Northeast from the Old Southwest
B E
Everybody wants an apology
A E A E
Everybody wants an apology, CBS from the MTV
C#m E G#m A
But it always takes too long, and it always comes out all wrong
B E
Well, I don't even want your apology
A E
Someday soon the Vatican is gonna call,
A E
One day even the warden's going over the wall
C#m E G#m A
The shoulder from the road, the Cancer from the Scorpio
B E
Someday soon the Vatican is gonna call
A E
How can I swallow every little thing she says?
A E
She don't even, she don't even know Elvis from El Vez
C#m E G#m A
If the king was here today, you know he'd make that sucker pay
B E
She don't even know Elvis from El Vez
E A E A E
Everybody wants an apology, me from you, me from you and you from me
C#m E G#m A
Tell me what good would it do, if I got down on my knees just for you
B E
Everybody wants an apology
How to play Apology
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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.