Dear
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D9 G
Everyone's got a thing
Am A
A thing they don't like
C
A thing that makes them stare in front of the sink
D9
With tears in their eyes
G
Everyone's got a thing
Am
Maybe they won't cry
C
Maybe they can't even bear to utter the words
D
The doctor prescribed
Bm Em
I won't even lie
Am7 D9
I'm screaming inside all the time
B Em
It seems like a breeze
Am7 D9
It feels like a dream
G Em C D9
But I don't wanna die
G
She can't stop hurting herself and
Em
He won't look in your eyes
C
Friend, I knew every time you were lying
D9
And he got himself messed up with the wrong guys
G Em
Everyone's got a thing
A thing they don't like
C Am
A thing that makes them double-think when
D9 B
They're standing at the railway crossing lights
Em
Gotta stop forgetting the fact
C D9
It's not just me in this goddamn world
B Em
My brain is a child, I will love him for that
Am D9
But don't lose sight of your baby girl
B Em
I don't wanna wake up sometimes
Am D9
And I don't wanna sing
B Em
And I don't care what happens tonight
Am D9
As long as I feel something
B Em
(I don't wanna wake up sometimes
Am D9
And I don't wanna sing
B Em
And I don't care what happens tonight
Am D9
As long as I feel something)
Final G Em C D9
G Em C D9
How to play Dear
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D9. 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.