Disappointing You
View chords used in this chart
Intro: D D#
verse 1
G Em C G
I am who I am, unfortunately
E C
I make resolutions all year
G Em C G
Foundations of sand, built by the sea
Em A
Each night, with the tide, disappear
[Refrão]
C D G
But still I have fixations
C D G
Of which you are the first
verse 2
G Em C G
My bag stays packed, two suits and my hat
E C
A handkerchief, a toothbrush, a comb
G Em C G
And you know how I feel, like it’s no big deal
Em A
Anytime I need to leave home
[Refrão]
C D G
But still I have fixations
C D G
Of which you are the first
Bridge
Bm Em
You want me to give up on you
A D
And walk the other way
[Refrão]
G Em C D G
I’m afraid I’m going to disappoint you again
G Em C D G
I’m afraid I’m going to disappoint you again
verse 3
D G D G7
This photograph it shows we once had
C G
something to smile about
D G D A7
I have faith and trust that whatever it was
C G D
surely is still around
verse 4
G Em C G
I am who I am, take me or leave
E C
No way I take it back
G Em C G
Just because I read my lines so well
Em A
Doesn’t mean I know how to act
[Refrão]
C D G
But still I have fixations
C D G
Of which you are the first
Bridge
Bm Em
You want me to give up on you
A D
And walk the other way
[Refrão]
G Em C D G
I’m afraid I’m going to disappoint you again
G Em C D G
I’m afraid I’m going to disappoint you again
How to play Disappointing You
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.