Even If I Could
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Intro
Bm
Runnin' from the past, runnin’ from the pain
F#7
You can't run it back if you can't get away
Bm
R-r-runnin’ from the past, runnin' from the pain
F#7
You can't run it back if you can't get away (Oh)
[Verso 1]
Bm
Is this a warning? Is this a sign?
F#7
Should I keep my mouth shut, let you live a lie?
Bm
'Cause every day, it's a dog fight
F#7
I can see it pilin' up like a mile high
G Bm A
(Oh) 'Cause I hope that you know when you’re broken, I’m broken
too
G A
(Oh) If you need me, I'll bleed for you
[Refrão]
G Em
Even if it kills me inside
Bm A
Even if you burn me alive
G Em
I’d carry that pain that you don't need
Bm F#7
I'd carry that weight that you don't see
G Em
Even if it kills me this time
Bm A
Even if I’m buried alive.
G F#7
I'd give my last breath so you could breathe
Bm G F#7
Even if it kills me
Bm G Bbdim7
Even if it kills me
[Verso 2]
Bm
Is this the moment? Is this the time?
Bm
Are you gonna wake up, gonna realize
Bm
Your world is burnin'? Thousand signs
Bm
But you're choking on the smoke from the other side
G Bm A
(Oh) 'Cause I hope that you know when you’re broken, I’m broken
too
G A
(Oh) If you need me, I'll bleed for you
[Refrão]
G Em
Even if it kills me inside
Bm A
Even if you burn me alive
G Em
I’d carry that pain that you don't need
Bm F#7
I'd carry that weight that you don't see
G Em
Even if it kills me this time
Bm A
Even if I’m buried alive.
G F#7
I'd give my last breath so you could breathe
Even if it kills me
Bm
Runnin' from the past, runnin’ from the pain
Bm
You can't run it back if you can't get away
Bm
R-r-runnin’ from the past, runnin' from the pain
Bm
You can't run it back if you can't get a—
Bm Bm
Warning!.
Breakdown
Bm
I won't run, I won't hide
Bm
Standin' in the fire, I'm alive
Bm
I won't run, I won't hide
Bm
I'm not leavin' you behind
[Refrão]
G Em
Even if it kills me inside
Bm A
Even if you burn me alive
G Em
I’d carry that pain that you don't need
Bm F#7
I'd carry that weight that you don't see
G Em
Even if it kills me this time
Bm A
Even if I’m buried alive.
G F#7
I'd give my last breath so you could breathe
Bm G F#7
Even if it kills me
Bm G Bbdim7
Even if it kills me
Bm
Even if it kills me
Outro
Bm
I won't run, I won't hide
Bm
I'm not leavin' you behind
How to play Even If I Could
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.