Coming Clean
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[Verso 1]
Em
The high wasn't worth the low
G
I hate when my true colors show
D Em
Not half the man that I pretend to be
C
I could try to hide from it
Am
Or tell myself I'm fine with it
D9 Em
But nobody would be fooled by me
[Verso 2]
Em
I don't drink much alcohol
G
So why do I stumble and fall
D Em
Down every single hill I try to climb
C
There are times I've reached the top
Am
Just to make myself my own God
D9 Em
'Cause I thought I was doin' alright
[Refrão]
C G
I'm coming clean
D Em
I am far worse than I ever dreamed
C G
I'm coming clean
Am C Em
Thank God that I have been redeemed
Interlude
Em C G D
[Verso 3]
Em
People see my risen hands
G
They think that I'm a righteous man
D Em
But inside I have drifted far away
C
I've grown accustomed to the dark
Am
I let the silence harden my heart
D9 Em
Lord don't give me over to my ways
[Refrão]
C G
I'm coming clean
D Em
I am far worse than I ever dreamed
C G
I'm coming clean
Am C Em
Thank God that I have been redeemed
[Verso 4]
Em
I paid the piper his devil dues
G
Betrayed the King of holy truth
D Em
The penalty was death eternally
C
The executioner gripped his blade
Am
Came my way and swung that thang
D9 Em
But in came Jesus slain instead of me
[Refrão]
C G
I'm coming clean
D Em
I am far worse than I ever dreamed
C G
I'm coming clean
Am C Em
Thank God that I have been redeemed
C G
I'm coming clean
D Em
I am far worse than I ever dreamed
C G
I'm coming clean
D C
I'm not half the man I pretend to be
D D
Thank God that I have been redeemed
How to play Coming Clean
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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.