Be A Part
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[Intro ]
Bm A F#m G
Bm A G F#
Bm A F#m G
Bm A G F#
[Verso 1]
G A
I drank your sour wine
G
I held my breath until
F#m
You leaned into my arms
G
With all the windows black
Bm
And then on our backs
A E
I never cried like that
G E
My arms around your neck
G
What could you really say?
[Verso 2]
G A
I tried saying 'yes'
G
I did your dance for rain
F#m
I've been a bastard guest
G
Now I'm gonna change
Bm
These empty compliments
A E
Were all that I had left
G E
I never cried like that
G
What could you really say?
[Refrão]
F# E
Shouldn't I be
F# E
Shouldn't I be a part
F# E
Shouldn't I be a part of your perfect life?
F# E
Shouldn't I be
F# E
Shouldn't I be a part
F# E A2
Shouldn't I be a part of your perfect life?
Interlude
G A G F#m G Bm
[Verso 3]
A E
I never cried like that
G E
My arms around your neck
G
what could you really say?
[Refrão]
F# E
Shouldn't I be
F# E
Shouldn't I be a part
F# E
Couldn't I be a part of your perfect life?
F# E
Shouldn't I be
F# E
Shouldn't I be a part
F# E
Shouldn't I be a part of your perfect life?
F# E
Shouldn't I be
F# E
Couldn't I be a part
F# E A2
Shouldn't I be a part of your perfect life?
Outro
A2
...life
A2
A
A E
How to play Be A Part
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 Bm. 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.