Chalk Outline
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Em
I've been cursed
C
I've been crossed
Am
I've been beaten by the ones
C
That get me off
Em
I've been cut
C
I've been opened up
Am C
I've been shattered by the ones I thought I loved
Em
You left me here
Like a chalk outline
C
On the sidewalk
Am
Waiting for the rain to wash away
C
Wash away
Em
You keep coming back
To the scene of the crime
C
But the dead can't speak
Am
And there's nothing left to say anyway
C
All you left behind
Em
Is a chalk outline
Em
I've been cold
C
In the crypt
Am C
But not as cold as the words across your lips
Em
You'll be sorry baby
C
Someday
Am
When you reach across the bed
C
Where my body used to lay
Em
You left me here
Like a chalk outline
C
On the sidewalk
Am
Waiting for the rain to wash away
C
Wash away
Em
You keep coming back
To the scene of the crime
C
But the dead can't speak
Am
And there's nothing left to say anyway
C
All you left behind
C
Is a chalk outline
G
All you left behind
Em
Is a chalk outline
(Solo)
(All you left behind)
You left me here
Like a chalk outline
On the sidewalk
Waiting for the rain to wash away
Wash away
You keep coming back
To the scene of the crime
But the dead can't speak
And there's nothing left to say anyway
All you left behind
Is a chalk outline
How to play Chalk Outline
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 Em. 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.