Bleed Well
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Acoustic
intro: Em C D Em C D
G D Em C
You had demons to kill within you screaming
G D Em C
With a gun loaded with guilt you opened their eyes
C D Bm C
Love preys the living and praises the dead
C D Bm C
In the heart of our hearts by death we were wed
Em C D G
D
Bleed well the soul you’re about to sell for passion deranged
Em C D
Kiss and tell, baby we’re bleeding well
Em C D G
D
Bleed well the heart you’re about to fail for reasons insane
Em C D
Kill and tell, baby we’re bleeding well…
Em
…In hell
G D Em C
“No love lost under her will”, I heard you weeping
G D Em C
And on those words a church was built to keep the pain in
C D Bm C
If death is the answer to love’s mysteries
C D Bm C
Then bleed on my darling to the sound of a dream
How to play Bleed Well
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.