Bittersweet
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Intro
G# Fm7 D# C#
[Verso 1]
G#
It was just another sunless day
Fm7
Didn't expect to see your face
D#
Wearing clothes I've never seen before
C#
And it's nice that you moved back from New York
G#
She was stood holding your left hand
Fm7
Dressed in merch from your favourite band
D#
You look happy and it suits you more
C#
I Remember how you were never sure
[Pré-Refrão]
Cm7 Fm7
About me, about life and everything
A#m
And it's funny how (Ain't it funny how?)
D#
It's all so different now
[Refrão]
G# Fm7
It's bitter, sweeter than honey
D# C#
That you don't really know me at all
G# Fm7
So keep me just as a memory
D# C#
That's all that we can be in this world
{Instrumental}
G# Fm7 D# C#
[Verso 2]
G#
Used to be joined at the hip
Fm7
That friends-to-lovers kind of shit
D#
You had a drawer where my parents lived
C#
And I knew your thoughts before you did
G#
Promised every single holiday
Fm7
That we'd catch up somewhere halfway
D#
As I turn, it came and went
C#
Guess I'll see you soon, but I don't know when
[Refrão]
G# Fm7
It's bitter, sweeter than honey
D# C#
That you don't really know me at all
G# Fm7
So keep me just as a memory
D# C#
That's all that we can be in this world
Outro
G# Fm7 D# C#
Won't you keep me as a memory? Baby, don't call
G# Fm7 D# C#
Keep me as a memory, it's all I'll be forevermore
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.