Cynicism
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Capo 4
Intro:
C F G G
verse 1
C F G
I once saw a sunset so vivid and warm that I swore it was perfect
C F G
I once had a lover, I'm not sure if I'll recover, but I know it was worth it
C F
Then, last night in the car, the falling raindrops looked like stars of some
G
incalculable speed
F Fm C
Then later, my friends said "Good to see you again, this is a home to me"
[Refrão] F C
So I wrote a song and I called it "The Love of my Life"
F G
Said "don't be gone long", it now sings me to sleep every night
verse 2
C F G
And I never learned a lesson looking at my own reflection, but sometimes it seems useful
C F G
So I loosen my heart strings in high hopes of starting to find something truthful
[Refrão] F C
Cynicism isn't wisdom, it's a lazy way to say that you've been burned
F Fm
It seems, if anything, you'd be less certain after everything you ever learned
Outro
C F G G (x4)
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 C. 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.