Control
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Intro
Dm Dm
Gm Gm
[Verso 1]
Dm Dm Gm
I was down on my luck when you rushed in
Gm Dm
You offered beauty and magic and sin
Gm Dm
Non-romantic alternate lyric: You promised me safety, but you locked me in
Dm Gm
I wanted a home, you wanted a game
Gm Dm
After a narcissist's touch, you're never the same
Gm Dm
Non-romantic alternate lyric: Once in a narcissists clutch, youre never the same
Dm Gm Gm
[Pré-Refrão]
Dm Dm
You said no one would love me, baby
Gm A
Nobody like you, I believed you too
Dm Dm
Then you went and snuck your hooks into me
Gm A
First love I ever, first pain I ever
[Refrão]
Dm Dm
I ran away, but I got sicker
A A
You live in my lungs, you live in my liver
Dm Dm
You fled the scene, there's not a trace
Gm A
Tell me, is it normal to flinch at your own name?
Dm Gm A
(Ooh) and I can never go back now
Dm Gm A
(Ooh) you burned my youth and my house down
Dm Gm A
(Ooh) tell me the truth, did you ever want love
A Dm
Or was control all it ever was?
[Verso 2]
Dm Gm
I was quick to forgive, slow to anger
Gm Dm
To you, I was selfish, your biggest betrayer
Dm Gm
First comes thunder, then beautiful rain
Gm Dm
You don't see erosion 'til it's too late
Dm Gm Gm
[Pré-Refrão]
Dm Dm
You said no one would love me, baby
Gm A
Nobody like you, I believed you too
Dm Dm
Then you went and snuck your hooks into me
Gm A
First love I ever, first pain I ever
[Refrão]
Dm Dm
I ran away, but I got sicker
A A
You live in my lungs, you live in my liver
Dm Dm
You fled the scene, there's not a trace
Gm A
Tell me, is it normal to flinch at your own name?
Dm Gm A
(Ooh) and I can never go back now
Dm Gm A
(Ooh) you burned my youth and my house down
Dm Gm A
(Ooh) tell me the truth, did you ever want love
A
[Ponte]
Dm Dm
But love is not control, is it?
Bb Bb
Love is not a test, is it?
Gm Gm A
Love is not a weapon, is it?
A
Is it?
But I still hear
Dm Dm
Love is not to fight, is it?
Bb Bb
Love is never free, is it?
Gm Gm A
Love is not to leave, is it?
A
Is it?
[Refrão]
Dm
I ran away, but I got sicker
Gm Gm
You're in my lungs, in my liver
Dm
You fled the scene, there's not a trace
Gm Gm
Tell me, is it normal to flinch at your own name?
Dm
Gm A Dm
And I can never go back now
Gm A Dm
You burned my youth and my house down
Gm A
Tell me the truth, did you ever want love
A Dm
Or was control all it ever was?
How to play Control
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 Dm. 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.