Happy Tragedy
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Intro
F# A#m C# F# A#m
D#m C# (x3)
F# G#m
D#m C# (x3)
F# G#m
B C#
D#m
verse 1
F# D#m
Can you hear that sound
A#m D#m
Of my insides turning out?
C# F#
The meaning of my life
G#m D#m
Will never be found
F# D#m
I'm playing life's little games
A#m D#m
Seeing faces without names
C# F#
And all around me people change
G#m B
While I just stay the same
C# A#m
So for your own good
[Refrão]D#m A#m G#m F#
Write me off, let me go
D#m F#
Its obvious to me
C#
I'll never be the one you need
D#m A#m
So leave me now
G#m F#
Dont turn around
B
I'm just a living casualty
A#m D#m C#
I'm your happy tragedy
D#m C# D#m C# F# G#m D#m
Your happy tragedy
verse 2
F# D#m
Will you bring me in?
A#m D#m
Watch the scaling of your skin
C# F#
The meaning of my thoughts
G#m D#m
Are so far within
F# D#m
You want to play my game?
A#m
Watch the crazy
D#m
Watch me sane
C# F#
And all the while, you're rearranging
G#m B
And I just stay the same
C# A#m
So for your own good
[Refrão]D#m A#m G#m F#
Write me off, let me go
D#m F#
Its obvious to me
C#
I'll never be the one you need
D#m A#m
So leave me now
G#m F#
Dont turn around
B
I'm just a living casualty
A#m D#m F#
I'm your happy tragedy
Bridge
C# D#m F#
I've never been enough for you
C# D#m F#
Everything I said I'd do
C# D#m F#
Never been enough for you
C# D#m
It's never been enough
[Refrão]D#m A#m G#m F#
Write me off, let me go
D#m F#
Its obvious to me
C#
I'll never be the one you need
D#m A#m
So leave me now
G#m F#
Dont turn around
B
I'm just a living casualty
A#m D#m
I'm your happy tragedy
Outro
A#m G#m
Can you hear that sound
F# D#m
While my insides turning out?
F#
There's no meaning
C# D#m
I'm just your happy tragedy
A#m G#m
I'm playing life's little games
F# B
Seeing faces without names
A#m D#m A#m
I'm your happy tragedy
G#m F# D#m C# D#m C# F# G#m D#m
I'm your happy tragedy
How to play Happy Tragedy
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 F#. 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.