Destroyer
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[Verso 1]
D
You said you needed water
D
So I built the house on sand
Em
But when it sank into the ocean
Em
The blood was on my hands
D
You left me in a limbo
D
A catch 22
Em
Saving my own life
Em
Made me the murderer of you
[Pré-Refrão]
A
But I know
A
I can't claim it as just self-defense
G A
Protecting the illusion of my permanent innocence
A
Because who's guilty is besides the point
G
It has to be me
G
I have to be
[Refrão]
D
Your destroyer
G D
I don't wanna, but I have to be
D G
Your destroyer
G D
I don't wanna, but I have to be
D G
Your destroyer
G D
Oh, I have to be
D
Your destroyer
[Verso 2]
D
The villain of the movie
D
Just a victim of the times
Em
You dress me up and use me
Em
To fit the story you designed
D
Oh, I yearned for your approval
D
'Til I didn't recognize me either
Em
Two tickets for a funeral when you
Em
Blow up the hand that feeds ya
[Pré-Refrão]
A
Oh, I can't claim it as just self-defense
G A
Protecting the illusion of my permanent innocence
A
Because who's guilty is besides the point
G
It has to be me
G
I have to be
[Refrão]
D
Your destroyer
G
I don't wanna, but I have to be
D G
Your destroyer
G D
I don't wanna, but I have to be
D G
Your destroyer
G D
Oh, I have to be
D
Your destroyer
Tab By Philly McKinnon
How to play Destroyer
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 D. 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.