Grapefruit
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Intro: C Csus2 C F (x2)
C Csus2 C F C Csus2 C
Hey, Holy Ghost why'd you leave me? Where'd you go?
F G* Am* G* F
I know we ain't spoke in so long, but I've gotta know, if I'm alone.
C Csus2 C F C Csus2 C
If I start drinking, I'm gonna be the town drunk.
F G*
You always said I should lighten up,
Am* G F G* Am* C
I'm gonna lighten up. I'm gonna lighten up.
F C
So long. I'm sorry that I wasn't who you want.
G Am
If I can't make you happy, I'm no good for anyone.
F C
So long. I'm sorry that I wasn't who you want.
G Am
If I cant make you love me..
C Csus2 C F
C Csus2 C F
C Csus2 C
I shut you out,
F C Csus2 C
after the funeral, mired in doubt.
F G*
You thought a family would help.
Am* G* F
I was struggling. You could tell.
C Csus2 C
When we got the news,
F
That you were pregnant,
C Csus2 C
We painted a room,
F G*
Pink and orange like a grapefruit.
Am* G* F
I know how bad you wanted this too.
G* Csus2
I know it killed you.
Am G F C
In all my dreams, I'm in the house that I grew up in.
Am G F C
I'm trying to be half the man I know my dad is, or was.
Am G F
I see me as a father looking over a daughter,
C
Who grew up to be just like you
Am G F
And now, that's just a thread I can't hold onto.
C
It's just an open wound.
F C G
So long. I'm sorry that I wasn't who you want.
Am
If I can't make you happy, I'm no good for anyone.
F C G
So long. I'm sorry that I wasn't who you want.
Am
If I cant make you love me..
C Csus2 C F
Hey, Holy Ghost,
C Csus2 C F
Why'd you leave me? Where'd you go?
G*
Right when I fucking need you,
Am* G* F
I'm all alone. I'm all alone.
C Csus2 C
So, I'll start drinking.
F C Csus2 C
Yeah, I'll be the town drunk.
F G*
I'll be a burden on everyone.
Am* G*
On everyone.
F G* Am* (Stop on Am)
On everyone.
How to play Grapefruit
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.