Criminal
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: AmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Sarah Shook & The Disarmers
(From the 2024 Album REVELATIONS)
* strum once and let ring
[Intro]
Am* G* Dm* Am*
[Verse 1]
Am
It was the time of day
G
You strain to hear a single sound
Dm
And a body does not leave
Am
A trace of shadow on the ground
[Verse 2]
Gm Am
You had your right hand at your hip
G
There was murder in your eyes
Dm
And so I turned to go
Am
Before another ray could rise
[Pre-Chorus]
Dm
If I could only wait
Am
If I could only wait
Dm Am
If I could only wait
[Chorus]
Dm Am
If I could only wait and give it time
Dm Am G
Would you remember all the moments you and I had
Dm Am
If lovin' you will always be a crime
E Dm
I'll always be a criminal
[Guitar & Pedal Steel Solos]
Am G Dm Am
G Dm Am
[Verse 3]
Am
The crushing weight of truth
G
Hung suspended in the air
Dm
My sinking heart convinced
Am
Distance could make it disappear
[Verse 4]
Gm Am
It was all that I could do
G
After step away from you
Dm
And the aching in my side that I'd
Am
Long since grown numb to
[Pre-Chorus]
Dm
If I could only wait
Am
If I could only wait
Dm Am
If I could only wait
[Chorus]
Dm Am
If I could only wait and give it time
Dm Am G
Would you remember all the moments you and I had
Dm Am
If lovin' you will always be a crime
E Dm Am
I'll always be a criminal
[Outro]
Am* G* Dm*
E Dm Am
I'll always be a criminal
How to play Criminal
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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.