Bruises
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Intro
A Ebm7(b5) Em D
[Verso 1]
A
Died a tiny death
Ebm7(b5)
Truth right to the chest
D
I know that I'm the one who said
D
Rate me one to ten
A
My pride gets me so high
Ebm7(b5)
Tell me only the things you like
D
I never said that I was right
D
But I never lied
Bm A
Just pressed a bruise and didn't like how I felt
[Refrão]
Ebm7(b5)
Give me the world
Em
Watch me overcomplicate it
D A
Mapping out the mazes in my head
Ebm7(b5)
Ill be your girl
Em
Its not hard for me to chase it
D A C Bm A C D
Troubles going wherever I am
[Verso 2]
A
Ruined quite a few
Ebm7(b5)
Chances with my attitude
D
I didnt mean to fight
D
I just cant hide the way Im feeling
A
Time just amplifies
Ebm7(b5)
Undertones in your replies
D
And it echoes in my mind
D
Until the floors the ceiling
Bm
I watch the bruises changing in colors
Bm A
And when it fades, forget the way that it felt
[Refrão]
Ebm7(b5)
Give me the world
Em
Watch me overcomplicate it
D A
Mapping out the mazes in my head
Ebm7(b5)
Ill be your girl
Em
Its not hard for me to chase it
D A
Troubles going wherever I am
Ebm7(b5)/A
I cant help it
Em
I walk straight into the fire
D A
Waiting to expire till I
Ebm7(b5)/A
Just cant help it
Em
Cant afford to go rewire
D
Fake it till Im higher
Outro
Ebm7(b5) D Ebm7(b5) D
How to play Bruises
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.