Deserter
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Part 1]
D A
I pack my bag and I walk out the door
A Em A
I’ve done it a lot but it’s different than before
D A
I popped a pill so I’m staying awake
A Em A
To enjoy every moment of seeing your face
D A
I’ve been a convict for too long
A Em A
I don’t know why she does me so wrong
D
I’m a deserter
A Em A
The going got tough so I got the fuck out
D A
I don’t wanna hurt her
A Em A
But she must’ve known she was pushing me out
D A
I’m the deserter
Em A
I don't want to hurt her
[Instrumental]
D A Em A
[Part 2]
D A
I’m the deserter
Em A
I don't want to hurt her
D A
I’m the deserter
Em A
I don't want to hurt her
D
Looking down the sidewalk
A Em A
Thinking every pole on the street is you
D A
It’s funny how the strangest things
A Em
Can look like the things you're looking for
Em A
out of hope
D A
But maybe if I had less
A Em
I’d see it wasn’t you
Em
Maybe I should give up
A
Shouting your name around Montclair
D A
Maybe I should realize
A Em A
That I might not find you there
D A Em A
Oh I might not find you there
[Instrumental]
D A Em A
[Part 3]
D A
The most beautiful thing I ever saw
A Em
Was now with me in my arms
Em A
I can’t believe you could make it
A D
But I don’t know if I love or I hate it
D A
I really love that I know you care
A Em A
But I dread the times when you’re not there
D A Em A
You're not there
D A
But I’m not gonna think that now
A Em
Cuz things are so fucking good
Em A
When I’m laying with you in the field
A
I feel like I’m laying where I should
D A
But soon I’ll be taken away
A Em
I might not see you again
Em A D
And I have a headache cuz I just keep thinking I like you more than a friend
D A Em A D
oh How I, How I like you more than a friend
[Instrumental]
D A Em A
[Part 4]
[Instrumental]
D C#m E G
D
I’m so infatuated
D C#m E
But you know just what my fate is
E G
Moving up too slow and out too fast
G D
I hope this feeling for a while lasts
D
I wish it was harder to
D C#m
Fall in love with you
C#m E
When I’m all alone
G
All this love won’t have a home
D C#m
My father tells me to be careful
C#m E G
To not push the knife deeper in
D C#m
I know you like what we’re doing
C#m E G
But I’m hurting you and that seems like such a sin
D
I’m so infatuated
C#m E
But I could never admit it
E G
I don’t wanna hurt you (I don’t wanna hurt you)
D
I’m so infatuated
C#m E
But you know just what my fate is
E G
I don’t wanna hurt you (I don’t wanna hurt you)
D
I’m so infatuated
C#m E
But I could never admit it
E G
I don’t wanna hurt you (I don’t wanna hurt you)
D
I’m so infatuated
C#m E
But you know just what my fate is
E G
I don’t wanna hurt you (I don’t wanna hurt you)
D
I’m so infatuated
C#m E
But I could never admit it
E G
I don’t wanna hurt you (I don’t wanna hurt you)
D C#m
But you know I can’t fake
C#m E Dm
So I’ll just accept the heart break
D* G* A*
Accept the heartbreak
How to play Deserter
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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.