Bodies And Words
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Intro:
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Part 1:
Ebm--B--C#-- x2 Bb
Guitar 2: Pick it fast!!!
e|-6-------------6-----|
B|-----7---6h7-------7-|
G|---8---8-----8---8---|
D|---------------------| repeat many times
A|---------------------|
E|---------------------|
Part 2: Ebm--B-C# x2 Bb
Guitar 2: at Bb
e|-6-------------6-----|
B|-----7---6h7-------7-|
G|---8---8-----8---8---|
D|---------------------|
A|---------------------|
E|---------------------|
Guitar 3: at Bb
e|-9---7---6---9---7---|
B|---7---7---7---7---7-|
G|---------------------|
D|---------------------|
A|---------------------|
E|---------------------|
verse 1:
Growl:
Ebm B C#
This conversation always ends with goodbye
Sing:
Ebm
You're standing here behind the door
B C# Bb
you're waiting with your rope
[Refrão]B C# Ebm
Maybe you just have to sleep
C# B
in someone else's bed
C# Bb
Maybe you just have to keep
F#
searching for something
B C#
better than perfect
F# C#/F Ebm C# B
which you know will never exist
Bb
It's cut and dried
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Ebm--B--C#-- Bb
Guitar 2: at Bb
e|-6-------------6-----|
B|-----7---6h7-------7-|
G|---8---8-----8---8---|
D|---------------------|
A|---------------------|
E|---------------------|
Guitar 3: at Bb
e|-9---7---6---9---7---|
B|---7---7---7---7---7-|
G|---------------------|
D|---------------------|
A|---------------------|
E|---------------------|
verse 2:
Growl:
Ebm B
There's no defense like a good offense
C#
you know this
Sing:
Ebm
The clock is running down on me
B C# Bb
there's no way I can win
(Repeat Chorus)
(Repeat Intro part 1)
Bridge: beat switch to 3/4
Bb Ebm C#
I've known this all along
Ebm C#
I loved you anyways
Bb Ebm C# Ebm C#
despite all your deceit
Bb Ebm C#
Think about if you had been faithful
Ebm Bb
how I would have felt
F# Ebm C# Ebm C# Bb C# Bb
Now all we have left are bodies and words
C# Bb C# Bb
I can't be a boy forever!
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
Bb--Ebm
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Guitar 2: at Bb
e|-6-------------6-----|
B|-----7---6h7-------7-|
G|---8---8-----8---8---|
D|---------------------|
A|---------------------|
E|---------------------|
Guitar 3: at Bb
e|-9---7---6---9---7---|
B|---7---7---7---7---7-|
G|---------------------|
D|---------------------|
A|---------------------|
E|---------------------|
How to play Bodies And Words
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ebm. 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.