Bruises
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Intro:
Am D7 G C
[Verso 1]
Am D7
I'm covered in bruises
G C
Been beating myself up
Am D G
If you could see the marks that I leave on my own heart
C
You'd probably call the cops
[Refrão]
Am F
But no one can save me
Em A
And you can't make it stop
F C
Covered in bruises
D7 E
'Cause I'm just never good enough
[Verso 2]
Am D7
Striving for perfection
G C
As if it can be done
Am D G
Been watching everybody posting pictures of their flaws
C
And preach about self-love
[Refrão]
Am F
But no one can make me
Em A
I'm gonna throw every punch
F C
I'm covered in bruises
D E
'Cause I'm just never good enough
[Ponte]
C
But I hide it well
E
As far as you can tell
C E
I'm full of confidence
C
Makeup and a smile
E C
And so much style
E
But underneath my dress
[Verso 3]
Am D7
I'm covered in bruises
G C
Been beating myself up
Am D G
If you could hear the violent words that creep into my thoughts
C
You'd offer me a hug
[Refrão]
Am F
But I would just push you away
Em A
Because it hurts to be touched
F C
Covered in bruises
D E A
'Cause I'm just never good enough
Outro:
F C
Covered in bruises
D E
Don't know why I thought you'd give a fuck
How to play Bruises
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.