Bad Blood
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Intro: G
Verse
G D Em
The holes in the floor boards, the cot near the front door
C G
The moon was gone from sight the world was dark as nightmare
D Em
You took all my fears and you wrapped them in wonders
C
But there's no magic inside the moon
G
It's just a rock you can't reach
Bridge 1
G D Em C
verse 2
G D Em
I was never the sharp knife, but I was never the dull mind
C G
I was somewhere in between a thorn an acquiescent
D Em
So you said it was for me when you tried to break me
C G
But you can save your breath I know, I'm not the kind you pray for
Bridge 2
G D Em C
verse 3
G D Em
Took a river of bad blood but now I see where we came from
C G
Can't grow a proper branch when half the trunk is rotten
D Em
And you swore that it hurt you while pushing your knife through
C G
Well you can save your breath I know, we're not the kind you'll pray for
Ending
G D Em C
How to play Bad Blood
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.