Complex (demo)
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Intro
C/G Am Em7 F
[Verso 1]
C/G
Im 21
The edge is razor thin
Am
Between being numb
Em
And feeling everything
F C C7M
Good days only serve as relief again
[Pré-Refrão]
F
Now Im watching as I waste away my
C C7M C
Days and then
F
Its a cross dissolve
C C7M C
Its a scene Ive played before
F
And the leading role that I thought Id hold
Am G F
Doesnt listen to me anymore
[Refrão]
C/G
But Im wearing his boxers
Em
Im being a good wife
Am
We wont be together
F
But maybe the next life
C/G
I need him like water
Em
He lives on a landslide
Am
I cry in his bathroom
F
He turns off the big light
C/G
Im being the cool girl
Em
Im keeping it so tight
Am
I carry him home while
F
My friends have a good night
C/G
I need him like water
Em
He thinks that Im alright
Am
Im not feeling human
F
I think hes a good guy
C/G
But its complex
Em Am F
Its a complex
C/G
Its a complex
Em Am F
Im a complex
[Verso 2]
C/G
Triangular
I can see them now
Am Em
Three points at which
I let myself down
F
I was just a girl, whats the excuse
C/G C7M
Now?
C/G
Too regular
This pattern
Am Em
Ive been taking shelter in
Reaching new highs
F
When I was 19
C C7M
I wanted to die
[Pré-Refrão]
F
Now I just want to kill you
But I dont want to paint you the
C
Victim
F
And I talk a good game
Id die for just the promise youd
C/G C7M
Listen
[Refrão]
C/G
But Im wearing his boxers
Em
Im being a good wife
Am
We wont be together
F
But maybe the next life
C/G
I need him like water
Em
He lives on a landslide
Am
I cry in his bathroom
F
He turns off the big light
C/G
Im being the cool girl
Em
Im keeping it so tight
Am
I carry him home while
F
My friends have a good night
C/G
I need him like water
Em
He thinks that Im alright
Am
Im not feeling human
F
I think hes a good guy
C/G
But its complex
Em Am F
Its a complex
C
Its a complex
Em Am F
Im a complex
C
How to play Complex (demo)
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 C/G. 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.