Get By
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Intro: Em F#m
verse 1
D
I've been dodging the question for too long
G
I see you sitting there
What are you running away from?
D
How long can you stand on a broken branch
G
Before it falls
Em F#m
Leaving won't fix your problems
Pre-Chorus
D
I hate to say I told you so
G
Turns out I came undone
You're not the only one
D
I hate to say I told you so
G
Turns out we're broken and careless
[Refrão]
A Bm G
You'll get by while I get better
A Bm G
Don't hold on cause I'll hold you back
A Bm
When there's hope in what I say
G
You always turn away
A Bm Em
You'll get by while I get better
G
(While I get better)
verse 2
Em F#m
D
You really shouldn't have left here in the first place
G
When are you coming back?
I set myself up to break down
D
A broken heart makes you seem weak
G
And far from feeling happy
Em F#m
(What are you running away from?)
Pre-Chorus
D
I hate to say I told you so
G
Turns out I came undone
You're not the only one
[Refrão]
A Bm G
You'll get by while I get better
A Bm G
Don't hold on cause I'll hold you back
A Bm
When there's hope in what I say
G
You always turn away
A Bm Em
You'll get by while I get better
G
(While I get better)
Bridge
Bm F#m G
Forgetful apologies
Bm D A
Over and over
Bm F#m G
Forgetful apologies
Bm D A
Over and over
Bm F#m G
Bm D A
Bm F#m G
Bm D Asus4
Pre-Chorus
D
I hate to say I told you so
G
Turns out we're broken and careless
[Refrão]
A Bm G
You'll get by while I get better
A Bm G
Don't hold on cause I'll hold you back
A Bm
When there's hope in what I say
G
You always turn away
A Bm G
You'll get by while I get better
A Bm G
Don't hold on cause I'll hold you back
A Bm
When there's hope in what I say
G
You always turn away
A Bm Em
You'll get by while I get better
G
(While I get better)
How to play Get By
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.