Atrophy For Lethargy
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D G
I've been suckling for far too long
Bm A
I've been slowly letting the fires die down
D G
I've been smashed and broken, i must pick myself together
Bm A
if i have the will--if i can find it still (x2)
G Em D
Oh, i'll make the same mistake and make it three times more
Bm G
I don't ask for permission, most only for forgiveness
Em D
And i would make amends, but i am such a chore
G
And in my defense i've been shattered on the floor
Em D G, Bm, A, D, G, Bm, A
but i am just a man, whom do i answer for?
D G
And you'll catch me playing with myself in the corner
Bm A D
I am lost now, i have been mourning my own self
G
Just put me in the ground
Bm A
cuz oh, i've been dead--i've been dead awhile now
G Em D
Oh, i'll make the same mistake and make it three times more
Bm G
I don't ask for permission, most only for forgiveness
Em D
And i would make amends, but i am such a chore
Bm G
And in my defense i've been shattered on the floor
Em A
But i am just a man, whom do i answer for?
G G
My face has grown old, my face has grown cold
D Bm F#m
i'm sick to the stomach and i made it so
G Em
My mind has grown old, my body's necrosed
D Bm D
My muscles are atrophied and i made it so
G Em
My heart has grown cold, my heart has old
D Bm D
I am a monster and i made it so
How to play Atrophy For Lethargy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.