Cynicism
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Intro: Am G Am G Am G Am G
verse 1
Am G F
Cynicism is the sickness of my culture
Am G F
We undress each other with an evil eye
Am G F
Concentric circles we look like vultures
Am G F
When we feast on the failures of the lives we criticize
Bridge 1
Am G F
Don't stand alone and cast your stones at her
Am G F
Unless you think you're innocent yourself
Am G F
The measure that we use to condemn men
Am G F
Will be the same that's poured out upon our heads
[Refrão]
G A
We've all gone astray
D C (F) G
We kick against the pricks so convinced we know the way
A
But who can repay
D F G A
The love we sacrificed for an empire made of clay
D G C (C)
No no, no no…….
A D G C Am G Am G
No no, no no…….
verse 2
Am G F
Self-promotions how we function in this culture
Am G F
We fight for the spotlight with a peacocks pride
Am G F
And then condescend to all the lesser men
Am G F
From thrones we make of payed accolades and a compromise
Bridge 2
Am G F
There is no power that a man can have
Am G F
Unless it's given to him from above
Am G F
Our ladders of success descend to hell
Am G F
Don't sell your soul and lose your one true love
[Refrão]
G A
We've all gone astray
D C (F) G
We kick against the pricks so convinced we know the way
A
But who can repay
D F G
The love we sacrificed for an empire made of clay
G A
We've all gone astray
D C (F) G
We kick against the pricks so convinced we know the way
A
But who can repay
D F G A
The love we sacrificed to be kings for a day
D G C (C)
No no, no no…….
A D G C
No no, no no…….
A D G C
No no, no no…….
A D G C A
No no, no no…….
How to play Cynicism
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 Am. 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.