Bleed It Out
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F#m
Here we go for the hundredth time, hand grenade pins in every line
E
Throw 'em up and let something shine, going out of my fuckin mind
F#m
Filthy mouth / no excuse, find a new place to hang this news
E
String me up from atop these roofs, knot it tight so i won't get loose
D
Truth is / you can stop and stare
E
Bled myself out and no one cares
F#m
Dug the trench out / laid down there, with a shovel up out of reach somewhere
D
Yeah / someone pour it in
E
Make it a dirt dance floor again
Bm
Say your prayers and stomp it out, when they bring that Chorus in
F#m E (x3)
I bleed it out digging deeper just to throw it away
D
Just to throw it away
Bm
Just to throw it away
F#m
I bleed it out
F#m
Choppy words and a sloppy flow,
E
Shotgun opera / lock and load,cock it back and then watch it go
F#m
mama help me / i've been cursed, death is rolling in every verse
E
Candy paint on his brand new hearse,can't contain him / he knows he works
D E
Fuck this hurts / i won't lie / doesn't matter how hard i try
F#m
Half the words don't mean a thing and i know I won't be satisfied
D E
so why try ignoring him, make it a dirt dance floor again
Bm
say your prayers and stomp it out, when they bring that Chorus in
F#m E (x3)
I bleed it out digging deeper just to throw it away
D
Just to throw it away
Bm
Just to throw it away
F#m
I bleed it out
Bm
I open up these scars
F#m
I’ll make you face this
Bm
I pull myself apart
F#m
I’ll make you face this
Bm
i open up these scars
F#m
i'll make you face this now
F#m – E
F#m E (x3)
I bleed it out digging deeper just to throw it away
D
Just to throw it away
Bm
Just to throw it away
F#m
I bleed it out
OUTRO:
E - -D- Bm (x2)
F#m
I bleed it out
How to play Bleed It Out
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.