Bittersweet
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[Verso 1]
C
Island in the sun
E
Something for everyone
Am G F
Meet new friends with no pretenses
C
Don't overthink
E
Get that second drink
Am G
What's the deal
F Fm
This feels so real to me
Am F Fm
But suddenly my drink tastes bittersweet
[Refrão]
C E
We can try and pretend
Am D
That this will never end
F G C
But our forever will be over in a day
C
[Verso 2]
C
Jump into the sea
E
Catch some fish with me
Am G
Go sunbathing
F
Stomach aching
C
Pizza on the square
E
Sunburn everywhere
Am G F
Dance till morning
Fm
Heed no warning signs
Am F Fm
But suddenly my drink tastes bittersweet
[Refrão]
C E
We can try and pretend
Am D
That this will never end
F
But our forever
G
Will be over in a day
Am
[Ponte]
Am C F
People come and go
G Em
Why I never learn
Am
I'll never know
[Verso 3]
D
Time on time again
F
I'll give my heart to break
Fm
Please take a piece
With you when you go
C F
Eventually the plane
Fm
Takes off and leaves
C E
Even good times have to end
Am D
But these few days we spend
F G
Will stay with me for forever anyway
C Am G C
How to play Bittersweet
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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.