Dog-Eared August
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste:
2nd traste
[Verse 1]
D Bm
You've a body like you'll ruin me absolutely
D Bm
Eyes like they're watching a city crumble in antiquity
Em G
I've seen eyes like those before,
Em
I recall they killed me
G
She was pretty,
A
oh sure, I'm pretty sure you're prettier
[Verse 2]
D Bm
Would you look at that I'm on my knees already
D
How embarrasing for you
Bm
Do you sense a great unease in me Enough to read into?
Em G
I've seen eyes like those before
Em G
She leaned in and kissed me by the bathroom door
A
Did it happen? Was I sleeping?
[Chorus]
G D G
You share the scariest star sign with my only sister
D A
I've been watching you trying to write Narcissus on my mirror
Bm Em
I'm asking, I'm asking is there some bad design
A D
That makes sense of me wasting time?
[Verse 3]
D Bm
I was sick and tired of a dog-eared August Thought I might kick up some fuss
D Bm
Cruel enough to make a fool of us
Em
Thought I might throw you under the bus
G
Eyes wide enough to shoot stars across
Em G
I will survive this, believe me it will be
A
It will be horrendous
[Chorus]
G D G
You share the scariest star sign with my only sister
D A
I've been watching you trying to write Narcissus on my mirror
Bm Em
I'm asking, I'm asking is there some bad design
A D
That makes sense of me wasting time?
[Interlude]
Bm
D Bm
[Bridge]
G A D G
Yet the more I resist, the more you exist
A D
I dream of you sleeping
[Outro]
Bm
D Bm
D
How to play Dog-Eared August
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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.