Awkward
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[Intro]
Bb G Eb Ebmaj7
[Verse]
Bb
It’s getting late
G
And I’m thinking I’ll give up
Eb Ebmaj7
On all the things that I can’t change
Bb
Like you
Bb
And I like you
G
Even if you see right through
Eb Ebmaj7
My crystal-clear body and truth
Bb
How sway
[Chorus]
Bb G
Won’t you cleave right through me
Eb Ebmaj7
Split open my blue chest and the rest
Bb
Is up to you
[Verse]
Bb
My heart is tired
G
From all the heartstrings you’ve unwired
Eb Ebmaj7
Cut a hole right through, I’m getting to
Bb
The point of no return
Bb
Now I don’t know
G
If you want me to stay or go
Eb Ebmaj7
Cause you're giving me signals and I’m fickle
Bb
In my head
[Chorus]
Bb G
Won’t you cleave right through me
Eb Ebmaj7
Split open my blue chest and the rest
Bb
Is up to you
[Bridge]
Eb Ebmaj7
I want you to want me
Bb
I want you to see
Eb Ebmaj7
That I can be
Bb
The one
[Chorus]
Bb G
Won’t you cleave right through me
Eb Ebmaj7
Split open my blue chest and the rest
Bb
Is up to you
[Verse]
Bb
And if I stay don’t screw me
G
Out of god damn pity
Eb Ebmaj7
I don’t want it anyways, I can’t erase
Bb
My needs
Bb
Even if I stay this way
G
I can’t deny all the shades of gray
Eb Ebmaj7
That you’ve painted everything, it’s in my brain
N.C.
I’m done.
How to play Awkward
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.