Bittersweet
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G D Em Bm
You're headed for a faded horizon, miles ahead
G D A Bm
You're runnin' like a child to the water, too close to the edge
G D Em Bm
You're lookin' for something more, it's hard to accept
G D A Em
That I found my home but you haven't found yours yet
G D
You go, you go lonely
A Em
Take another piece of my life
G D
You go, you go lonely
A Bm
I taught you how to run and you left my side
G D
And yeah
A Em
I'd be lyin' if I said I'm fine
G D
I break, just a little
A Em
I know you need this but I'm dyin' inside
G D
I'm savin' you a place till you come back
A Em
Holdin' on for more than an empty home
G D
Savin' you a place till you come back
A Em
Holdin' on for more than the bittersweet
G D A Em
Bittersweet, yeah
( G D A Em )
G D
I'm treadin' on a fine line of worry
A Bm
And I'm torn between
G D A
Holdin' you back or lettin' you leave
G D
You go, you go lonely
A Em
Take another piece of my life
G D
You go, you go lonely
A Bm
I taught you how to run and you left my side
G D
And yeah
A Em
I'd be lyin' if I said I'm fine
G D
I break, just a little
A Em
I know you need this but I'm dyin' inside
G D
I'm savin' you a place till you come back
A Em
Holdin' on for more than an empty home
G D
Savin' you a place till you come back
A Em
Holdin' on for more than the bittersweet
( Bm A Em G )
( Bm A Em G )
( Bm A Em G )
( Bm A Em G )
G D
You go, you go lonely
A Em
Take another piece of my life
G D
I'm savin' you a place till you come back
A Em
Holdin' on for more than an empty home
G D
Savin' you a place till you come back
A Em
Holdin' on for more than the bittersweet
G D A Em
Bittersweet, yeah
How to play Bittersweet
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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.