Bitter Sweet Symphony
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C Gm7 Bb F C Gm7 Bb F
Cos' it's a bittersweet symphony this life
C Gm7 Bb F C Gm7 Bb F
Trying to make ends meet, you're a slave to the money then you die.
C Gm7 Bb F C Gm7 Bb F
I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down
C Gm7 Bb F C Gm7 Bb F
You know the one that takes you to the places where all the pain lives
C Gm7 Bb F
No change, I can change, I can change, I can change,
C Gm7 Bb F
But I'm here in my mould, I am here in my mould.
C Gm7 Bb F
But I'm a million different people from one day to the next
C Gm7 Bb F (C Gm7 Bb F) x2
I can't change my mould no, no, no, no, no, no, no
C Gm7 Bb F C Gm7 Bb F
Well I never pray, but tonight I'm on my knees yeah
C Gm7 Bb F C Gm7 Bb F
I need to hear some sounds that recognise the pain in me yeah
C Gm7 Bb F C Gm7 Bb F
I let the melody shine, let it cleanze my mind, I feel free now
C Gm7 Bb F C Gm7 Bb F
but the airwaves are clean and there's nobody singing to me now Coro
C Gm7 Bb F C Gm7 Bb F
Cos' it's a bittersweet symphony this life.
C Gm7 Bb F C Gm7 Bb F
Trying to make ends meet, trying to find some money then you die.
How to play Bitter Sweet Symphony
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 C. 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.