Could You Blame Me
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
* = single downstroke
[Verse 1]
G
Sometimes I wear my pants too tight
G
Sometimes I grab the kitchen knife
G
I got opinions that ain’t right
D G
Could you blame me?
[Chorus]
G C
Could you blame me?
G
I probably wouldn’t
G
Cause I’ve done things I shouldn’t
D G
Many a time
G
Leave that poison on the table
C G
Save that wine for someone else
G
If anybody’s saving me
D* D* D* D* D*
Well I guess I’ll save myself
G
Sing along if you are able
C G
Cause we’re headed straight to hell
G
Leave that poison on the table
D G
Save the wine for someone else
[Verse 2]
G
Sometimes I drive my car too fast
G
Sometimes I do things quite half-assed
G
Some people say I’ve got no class
D G
Could you blame me?
[Chorus]
G C
Could you blame me?
G
I probably wouldn’t
G
Cause I’ve done things I shouldn’t
D G
Many a time
G
Leave that poison on the table
C G
Save that wine for someone else
G
If anybody’s saving me
D* D* D* D* D*
Well I guess I’ll save myself
G
Sing along if you are able
C G
Cause we’re headed straight to hell
G
Leave that poison on the table
D G
Save the wine for someone else
[Verse 3]
G
Sometimes I stay up way too late
G
See those other things can wait
G
I tend to lean too much on fate
D G
Could you blame me?
[Chorus]
G C
Could you blame me?
G
I probably wouldn’t
G
Cause I’ve done things I shouldn’t
D G
Many a time
G
Leave that poison on the table
C G
Save that wine for someone else
G
If anybody’s saving me
D* D* D* D* D*
Well I guess I’ll save myself
G
Sing along if you are able
C G
Cause we’re headed straight to hell
G
Leave that poison on the table
D G
Save the wine for someone else
[Verse 4]
G
Sometimes I mess around a bit
G
With pretty girls, I do admit
G
And cigarettes I cannot quit
D G
Could you blame me?
[Chorus]
G C
Could you blame me?
G
I probably wouldn’t
G
Cause I’ve done things I shouldn’t
D G
Many a time
G
Leave that poison on the table
C G
Save that wine for someone else
G
If anybody’s saving me
D* D* D* D* D*
Well I guess I’ll save myself
G
Sing along if you are able
C G
Cause we’re headed straight to hell
G
Leave that poison on the table
D G
Save the wine for someone else
How to play Could You Blame Me
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 E. 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.