Coexist
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Capo 1
Intro: Em C G Em C G
verse 1
Bm G
You're smoking cigarettes
Em D
In the back of your house
Bm G
I watch the liquor spill
Em D
And drip from your mouth
Bm G
You said you're holding on
Em D
To old memories
G C
(They) keep you from moving on
D
To all of your dreams
[Refrão]
Em D
But it wasn't the best and it wasn't the worst
C
When I feel you again I wanna' know if it hurts
G D
But to tell you the truth, I'm not the person you knew
Em D
But it wasn't the best and it wasn't the worst
C
When I feel you again I wanna' know if it hurts
G D
But to tell you the truth, I'm not the person you knew
Solo: Em C G Em C G
verse 2
C Bm
Cut it off, cut it off
Em
Take pieces of me
C D
Castaway, ricochet
Em
To where you want to be
C
And when you feel complete
D
Give 'em back to me
[Refrão]
Em D
But it wasn't the best and it wasn't the worst
C
When I feel you again I wanna' know if it hurts
G D
But to tell you the truth, I'm not the person you knew
Em D
But it wasn't the best and it wasn't the worst
C
When I feel you again I wanna' know if it hurts
G D
But to tell you the truth, I'm not the person you knew
Bridge
C Em
Anymore
G Bm
I am sure
G Em
And then I took you by the wrist
D
Told you that we can't coexist
Em Bm
Friendly banter
Em D
Tonight's a blur
C
"Are you good?" and "How ya been?"
D
We do this time and time again
[Refrão]
Em D
But it wasn't the best and it wasn't the worst
C
When I feel you again I wanna' know if it hurts
G D
But to tell you the truth, I'm not the person you knew
Em D
But it wasn't the best and it wasn't the worst
C
When I feel you again I wanna' know if it hurts
G D
But to tell you the truth, I'm not the person you knew
Outro
Em
'Cause it wasnt the best
D C
But it wasnt the worst
How to play Coexist
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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.