Dull Knives
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F# Bb
I'm holding my breath, holding so tight
Eb
Nothing is wrong, nothing is right
Db
I'm in the dark, looking for light
F#
Won't someone please save my life?
Bb
Inside I'm a mess, but I don't let it show
Eb
I'm just hanging on, but you'll never know
Db
I smile all day, and cry through the night
F#
Won't someone, please, save my life?
It's fleeting
F# Bb
Dull knives taking my life
Eb Db
A slow burn fire from the inside
F# Bb
Dull knives twisting my spine
Eb
They're taking their time, time
Db
Till I lose my mind
F# Bb
A smoldering flame, deep in my heart
Eb
Barely a sign, it's barely a spark
Db
Holding on through, every night
F#
Won't someone, please, save my life?
Bb
I'm crying for help, it's such a cliché
Eb
Invisible pain, it's filling each day
Db
I open my mouth and feed you a lie
F#
Won't someone, please, save my life?
It's fleeting, no repeating
F# Bb
Dull knives taking my life
Eb Db
A slow burn fire from the inside
F# Bb
Dull knives twisting my spine
Eb
They're taking their time, time
Db
Till I lose my mind
F# Bb
Dull knives
Eb
Ripping from the inside
Db
Spare me the ride
Solo F# Bb Eb Db
From the inside
F# Bb
Dull knives twisting my spine
Eb
And They're taking their time, time
Db
Till I lose my mind
Dull knives
How to play Dull Knives
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.