Guilt
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Intro: E
E G#m
I should've turned and walked away
C#m A
But instead I lingered
E G#m
I put my hands on my face
C#m A
But looked between my fingers
G#m C#m A B
'Cause sometimes guilt just ain't enough
B E
Guilt just ain't enough
E G#m
TV preacher, spitting fear
C#m A
'Cause love is just too simple
E G#m
Smoke and fire's all I hear
C#m A
And how I'm oh so sinful
G#m C#m A B
But sometimes guilt just ain't enough
B E
Guilt just ain't enough
Instrumental Interlude???
(Sorry I don't know the chords here
but I usually just make something up)
E G#m
We never spent much time apart
C#m A
More like friends than lovers
E G#m
We could let things go a year too far
C#m A
Afraid to hurt each other
G#m C#m A B
But sometimes guilt just ain't enough
G#m C#m A B
Sometimes guilt just ain't enough
G#m C#m A F#
Yeah, sometimes guilt just ain't enough
B E
Guilt just ain't enough
How to play Guilt
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 E. 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.