Can't Win
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Intro: E Abm Dbm A
verse 1
Dbm B E
I've been blessed with shit luck
A B E
There are some things that'll never change
Dbm B E A
I get strung out and fed up
with the strain
E
Get a little more nervous everyday
Pre-Chorus
Dbm B E
I just wanna be something
Dbm E A
Never thought I'd be nothing at all
[Refrão]A E
And it feels like I can't win
E A
I'm growing up and I'm giving in
A Dbm
And it's starting to hurt
A E
And it feels like I can't win
E A
I couldn't wait to be alone again
A Dbm
And I'm getting worse
verse 2
E B E
Say I never try, but you know I do
A B E
I couldn't live with my 9 to 5
Dbm B E A
And I regret what I did to you
my whole life
No matter what I do
A E
I can never get anything right
Pre-Chorus
Dbm B E
I just wanna be something
Dbm E A
Never thought I'd be nothing at all
[Refrão]A E
And it feels like I can't win
E A
I'm growing up and I'm giving in
A Dbm
And it's starting to hurt
A E
And it feels like I can't win
E A
I couldn't wait to be alone again
A Dbm
And I'm getting worse
Bridge
A
I might die of this boredom
If you don't kill me first
Instrumental
E Abm Dbm A
E Abm
Chalk it up to apathy
Dbm
I had every chance
A
I had every opportunity
E
That I could want
Abm
And I ruined them all
Dbm E
I had every chance
Dbm E
Never thought I'd be
A E
Nothing at all
[Refrão]A E
And it feels like I can't win
E A
I'm growing up and I'm giving in
A Dbm
And it's starting to hurt
A E
And it feels like I can't win
E A
I couldn't wait to be alone again
A Dbm
And I'm getting worse
A
I might die of this boredom
If you don't kill me first
How to play Can't Win
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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.