Diazepam
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G
I know you're probably sick of always sorting me out
Em7
It's like I've always got the taste of orange nails in my mouth
G Em7
I know you're probably exhausted cause I haven't slept a wink in a week
G
Your father doesn't like me cause I'm not into sports
Em7
And your mother won't approve because I'm not of the cross
G Em7
I took an upper before your sister's wedding just to help me pretend
G
And I don't know what I need
Em7
I don't know if I'll be there for you
G
Down on your knees
Em7
I don't know if I'll be there for you
G
I know you always feel you're by yourself in the house
Em7
This is the only night this week I haven't slept on the couch
G
I hope you know it breaks my heart
Em7
That I'm the reason for your sleeping alone
G Em7
Cause it was always a dream just to know you
G Em7
Sometimes I find I can hardly speak your name
G Em7
I know one day I'll come home and I'll find you
G Em7
It's just a matter of time 'til you break from the strain
Break: Em7 G G/D
G/D G
And I don't want to go outside
G/D
Don't want to make it home tonight
If it's not you in my heart
G G/D
I don't want to carry it on
Em7
And I don't know what I need
G
(And I don't want to go outside)
G
I don't know if I'll be there for you
G
(Don't want to make it home tonight)
G
Down on your knees
Em7
(If it's not you in my heart)
G
I don't know if I'll be there for you
G
(I don't want to carry it on)
Em7
And I don't know what I need
G
(And I don't want to go outside)
G
I don't know if I'll be there for you
G
(Don't want to make it home tonight)
G
Down on your knees
G
(If it's not you in my heart)
G
I don't know if I'll be there for you
G
(I don't want to carry it on)
Outro: Em7 G6 G
How to play Diazepam
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.