Avoidant
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Intro:
C E F Fm
[Verso 1]
C
Whoever hurt you
E
Don't love like I do
F Fm
I've kept my hand in the pot for way too long till it falls off
C
What are you hiding?
E
The teeth I'm pulling?
F Fm
I've kept my arms ajar while you took the car to keep fighting
[Pré-Refrão]
C E
Push and pull like tug-of-war, when you
F
Leave, I know it's never long till you
Fm
Fall back on your face, why don't you just hold me?
C E
I'm no psychic, what you thinking? But
F
I predict that you'll be leaving but
Fm
Don't learn here just to give her there, I worked for this
[Refrão]
C E
And you never wanted my love anyway
F
A detrimental game you play
Fm
I can't wait here forever
C E
It's true, I probably could find better, but
F
I'm asking you to step it up
Fm
Don't hurt me like they did to you
[Pós-Refrão]
C E F Fm
[Verso 2]
C
What are your secrets?
E
Are they worth keeping?
F Fm
Just let your guard disintegrate, tell me all the ways you're feeling
C
What are you fearing?
E
That I'll be leaving?
F Fm
The more you stitch your lips until nothing slips, I could see it
[Pré-Refrão]
C E
Push and pull, like tug-of-war, when you
F
Leave, it brings me to the edge of doom
Fm
Next time you fall on your knees, I won't heal you
C E
I'm no psychic, I don't know if you'll
Fight for this or fight for yourself
F Fm
'Cause the next time I hear you yell at me, I am running
[Refrão]
C E
'Cause you never wanted my love anyway
F
A detrimental game you play
Fm
I won't wait here forever
C E
It's true, I probably could find better
F
But I think I'm better off alone
Fm
I've dealt with ones just like you
[Ponte]
C E
If the fall of our memory comes to be true
F
Then I'll know I did everything I could do
Fm
To show you the depth of what love can pursue
Ooh-ooh-ooh
C E
When you're out there, talking to someone new
F
Think of everything that I have given you
Fm
Maybe she can get some of that too
C
That's what my love can do
How to play Avoidant
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.