Below The Belt
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BELOW THE BELT
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Intro
G
[Verso 1]
G
Below the belt, never no higher
D
Been fighting dirty, all of my life
G
Below the belt, how low can I go?
D
Wish someone would stop me, I'm out of control
C B7
I'm out of my mind, I'm all out of trying
[Verso 2]
D G
Below the belt, taking my time
D
Showing no mercy, paying no mind
G
Below the belt, look out, I might hurt you
D
Raise me some hell, use you up and desert you
C B7
It's more of a curse than it is a virtue
[Ponte]
C B7
I know I got a lot I gotta work through
C D G
I wouldn't blame you if you had to go
C B7
So if tonight you have an early curfew
C D G
You'll never know what's going on below
[Verso 3]
G
Below the belt, been backed in a corner
D
All of my life, south of the border
G
Below the belt, take it or leave it
D
Eventually, baby, you're gonna see
C B7
You better believe, you're gonna feel it
[Ponte]
C B7
Knock me down, but you won't break my spirit
C D G
Fighting back is all I've ever known
C B7
I can feel your patience disappearing
C D G
Buried in the rubble down below
Outro
G
Below the belt, never no higher
D
Been fighting dirty, all of my life
G
Below the belt
D
Below the belt
G
Below the belt
D G
Below the belt
How to play Below The Belt
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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.