Blood Related
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste:
7th traste
[Intro]
G C G D/F#
Em D/F# G Bm C
[Verse 1]
G C G D/F#
Dinner table silence, internal teenage violence
Em D/F# G Bm C
Starin' in my father's stress-filled eyes
G C G D/F#
His back was probably hurtin' from life's financial burden
Em D/F# G Bm C
Same type of pressure I've internalized
[Chorus]
Am D G C
'Cause time, it flies and the fire dies like candles on a cake
Am D G C
College debt and cigarettes, and all our shared mistakes
Am D G C
It's a vicious cycle that nobody can escape
Am D G C
Blood related and tryin' to relate
[Verse 2]
G C G D/F#
She lived the life they taught her, had a son, she had a daughter
Em D/F# G Bm C
A martyr for her children's happiness
G C G D/F#
In a picture of a past life, a future lookin' so bright
G D/F# Em D C
Smilin' in her Easter Sunday dress
[Chorus]
Am D G C
Summertime and light blue eyes, and love that likely fades
Am D G C
Wedding dress, white picket fence, pressure to procreate
Am D G C
It's a vicious cycle that nobody can escape
Am D G C
Blood related and tryin' to relate
[Interlude]
G C G D/F#
Em D/F# G Bm C
[Bridge]
G C G D/F#
Amidst a mid-life crisis, left up to your own devices
Em D/F# G Bm C
Starin' at your half-full glass of wine
G C G D/F#
'Cause you gave them the cold shoulder, but I bet before it's over
Em D/F# G Bm C
You're gonna wish that you had more time
[Chorus]
Am D G Bm C
'Cause time, it flies and fire dies, and people will make mistakes
Am D G Bm C
Photographs and epitaphs, and flowers on the grave
Am D G C
It's a vicious cycle, it's a never-ending fate
Am D G C
Blood related and tryin' to relate
[Outro]
Am D G C
Blood related and tryin' to relate
Am D G C
Blood related and tryin' to relate
G
How to play Blood Related
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.