Band
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Intro(Repeat 2X)
e-------------------------------------------------|
B--4-4-4-4--2-2-2-2--4-4-4-4--2-2-2-2-------------|
G--4-4-4-4--4-4-4-4--4-4-4-4--4-4-4-4-------------|
D-------------------------------------------------|
A-------------------------------------------------|
E-------------------------------------------------|
e-------------------------------------------------|
B--4-4-4-4--2-2-2-2--4-4-4-4--2-2-2-2-------------|
G--4-4-4-4--4-4-4-4--4-4-4-4--4-4-4-4-------------|
D--2 2 2 2--2-2-2-2--2-2-2-2--2-2-2-2-------------|
A-------------------------------------------------|
E-------------------------------------------------|
Interlude For Guitar 1 (Repeat 2X)
e-------------------------------------------------|
B------------4-----------4-----------4-----2-----2|
G------4-----------4-----------4------------------|
D--------------------------2-2---2-2---4-4---4-4--|
A--2-2---2-2---2-2---2-2--------------------------|
E-------------------------------------------------|
Interlude For Guitar 2 (Repeat 2X)
B5 C#5 E5
e---------------|
B---------------|
G--4---6---9----|
D--4---6---9----|
A--2---4---7----|
E---------------|
Note : Not shown w/ proper rhthym/spacing.
Let each chord ring.
Verse 1(No Guitar):
Please take me by the hand, it's so cold out tonight.
I'll put blankets on the bed. I won't turn out the light
Verse 1 Continued(Guitar Enters):
B5 C#5 E5 B5
just don't forget to think about me and I won't
C#5 E5
forget you. "I'll write you once a week" she said.
Play Interlude
Verse 2(No Guitar):
Why does it feel the same to fall in love or break it up?
And if young love is just a game, then I must have missed
the kick off.
Verse 2 Continued(Guitar Enters):
B5 C#5 E5 B5
Don't depend on if she ever followed you or anything,
C#5 E5
but I'd go through hell for you.
Chorus :
G#5 E5 B5 F#5
And I haven't been this scared, in a long time.
G#5 E5 B5 F#5
And I'm so unprepared, so here's your valentine.
G#5 E5 B5 F#5 G#5
A bouquet of clumsy words, a simple melody. This
E5 B5 F#5
world's an ugly place, but you're so beautiful to me.
Play Interlude
Verse 3(Palm Mute):
C#5 B5 E5
I think about the times, she kissed me after class.
C#5 B5 E5
And she put up with my friends. I acted like an ass.
Verse 3 Continued(Play W/O Palm Muting)
C#5 B5 E5
I ditched my lecture, to watch the girls play soccer.
C#5 B5 E5
Is my picture still hanging in her locker?
Chorus :
G#5 E5 B5 F#5
I haven't been this scared, in a long time.
G#5 E5 B5 F#5
And I'm so unprepared, so here's your valentine.
G#5 E5 B5 F#5 G#5
A bouquet of clumsy words, a simple melody. This
E5 B5 F#5
world's an ugly place, but you're so beautiful.
Play Intro
Chorus :
G#5 E5 B5 F#5
I haven't been this scared, in a long time.
G#5 E5 B5 F#5
And I'm so unprepared, so here's your valentine.
G#5 E5 B5 F#5 G#5
A bouquet of clumsy words, a simple melody. This
E5 B5 F#5
world's an ugly place, but you're so beautiful.
Chords Used In This Song:
B5 C#5 E5 G#5 F#5
e---------------------|
B---------------------|
G--4---6---9----------|
D--4---6---9---6---4--|
A--2---4---7---6---4--|
E--------------4---2--|
How to play Band
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.