God Bless This Mess
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verse 1
I got some blood under my nails
Em D G Cadd9
I got some mud on my face
Em D
My voice is shot, I'm going grey
G Cadd9 Em D G Cadd9
These muscles all ache
D G Cadd9
Don't cry for me, I'm the life of the party
I'm smiling most of the time
D G Cadd9 G
I may be gritting my teeth, can't get back where we started
Em D
These days I'm doing just fine
[Refrão]
G Em Cadd9 G
God bless this mess, this mess is mine
Em Cadd9 G
Won't pound my chest or criticize
Em Cadd9 G
I must confess, I've lived, I've died
G Em Cadd9 G
God bless this mess, this mess is mine
Em Cadd9 G
God bless this mess, this mess is mine
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Instrumental part
Em D G Cadd9 (2x)
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B|----------------------------------8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8--8-8-10-----10-8---------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
verse 2
Em D G Cadd9 Em D G Cadd9
I knew every buried body paid for each headstone
Em D G Cadd9 Em D G Cadd9
I may have led the prayers in public, but I cried alone
D G Cadd9
Found God through sin but this ain't my confession
I'll wait on judgement day
D G Cadd9 G
It's lose or win, got no need for protection
Em D
Stand up or out of my way
[Refrão]
G Em Cadd9 G
God bless this mess, this mess is mine
Em Cadd9 G
Won't pound my chest or criticize
Em Cadd9 G
I must confess, I've lived, I've died
G Em Cadd9 G
God bless this mess, this mess is mine
Em Cadd9 G
God bless this mess, this mess is mine
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Instrumental part
G Cadd9 G Em Cadd9 G (2x)
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B|----------------------------------8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8--8-8-10-----10-8---------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| (2x)
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Bridge
Am Em
The howling doomsday dogs are snapping at your feet
Am D
'Round here the sky is cracked, but won't admit defeat
Cadd9 G/B
Down here there they got your back and stood at your side
Em D
This treasure chest of rags still keeps this dream alive
[Refrão]
G Em Cadd9 G
God bless this mess, this mess is mine
Em Cadd9 -
Won't pound my chest or criticize
Em Cadd9 G
I must confess, I've lived, I've died
G Em Cadd9 G
God bless this mess, this mess is mine
Em Cadd9 G
God bless this mess, this mess is mine
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Outro
Em D G Cadd9 (4x)
e|10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-7-7-7-7-7-------------------------7-7--------------|
B|----------------------------------8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8--8-8-10-----10-8---------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
e|10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-7-7-7-7-7-----------------------7-8----------------|
B|----------------------------------8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8--8-10--------------------|
G|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
How to play God Bless This Mess
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 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.