For What Reason
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
| Am | Em C |
| Am | Em C |
| Am | Em Gsus4 |
| Am | Em C |
[Verso 1]
Am G Am
This won't be the last you hear from me
G
It's just the start
Am G Am
I hope that he keeps you up for weeks
G Am
Like you did to me
[Verso 2]
Am G Am
I will hold a candle up to you
G
To singe your skin
Am G Am
Brace yourself, I'm bent with bitterness
G
And can't foresee
[Pré-Refrão]
Am G Am
When your apologies fail to ring true
G Am
So slick with that sarcastic slew
G Am
Of phrases like, "I thought you knew"
G F G
While keeping me in hot pursuit
[Refrão]
Am F G
Tracing the plot finds
Am F G
Skin touching skin
Am F G
Absence follows
Instrumental:
| Am G | Am | Am |
| Am | Am |
[Verso 3]
Am G Am
In the end, I win every time
G
As ink remains
Am G Am
Sour tastes prevail as you play back
G
The tape machine
[Pré-Refrão]
Am G Am
When your apologies fail to ring true
G Am
So slick with that sarcastic slew
G Am
Of phrases like, "I thought you knew"
G F G
While keeping me in such hot pursuit
[Refrão]
Am F G
Tracing the plot finds
Am F G
Skin touching skin
Am F G
Absence follows
| Dm C G |
How to play For What Reason
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 Am. 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.