Cough Syrup
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Afinação: Eb Ab Db Gb Bb EbCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Tuning: Half Step Down (Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb)
Capo: 2
NOTE: G Gaug Em/G G7 and C/G are based off of an F Major chord moved up a whole step
EXCEPT for the chorus
which is the regular open chord with its variations based off it.
ALL CHORDS ARE RELATIVE TO PLACE ON THE FRET BOARD
[Chords]
G Gaug Em/G G7 C/G G/F# Em C B7 D/F# Am D7
[Verse]
G G
G Gaug
About the other night you know that really wasn't me
Em/G G7 C/G
I'm just a shadow of the memory of my former false identity so please
G
Don't take me seriously
G Gaug
It's funny how your perfect thoughts and all the tricks that you've been taught
Em/G G7
Just fall apart when someone says your name
C/G Am D7
That slow so if you've got any good advice I'd I'd love to know
[Chorus]
G G/F# Em C G G/F# Em C
Because Allison I am so afraid that I will never shake the mistakes I've made
G B7 Em C D/F#
I could leave this all behind me but I don't trust this car and I don't think I'd get
G`
too far
[Verse]
G Gaug
I've been living by the traffic light a picture of my wrongs and rights
Em/G G7 C/G
Laid out for me in black and white and green and red but everything she said
Am Em D7
Was a yellow in between and that color was the coldest thing I've ever seen
[Chorus]
G Em C G G/F# Em C
And Allison I am so afraid that I will never shake the mistakes I've made
G B7 Em C D/F#
I could leave this all behind me but I don't trust this car and I wouldn't get too far
[Bridge]
Em B7 Em G/F# G
With the shape the roads are in this time it's hard to hear it's over
Em G/F# G
But please disregard the things you know I'd never say
C D/F#
If I weren't so sober
G Gaug
And all the years that I have spent pretending I was innocent
Em/G Am
Are riding in this car right next to me
Em/G G7
So Al now all I need from you is what you think that I should do
C/G
It just wasn't what you needed me to be
Em B7 Em G/F# G
It wasn't much but that's too much for me
Em G/F# G
That's too much for me
[Chorus]
Em G/F# G
And Allison I am so afraid
Em G/F# G
And Allison I am so afraid
G B7 Em
I could leave this all behind me
G B7 Em
Yeah I could leave this all behind me
G B7 Em
Yeah Allison I'd leave this all behind me
C D/F# C
As soon as all the roads are clear and I can find the time
How to play Cough Syrup
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 Eb. 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.