Heaven knows I'm miserable now
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[Intro] E7M C7M Bm7 A
A B A B
E7M C#m
I was happy in the haze of a drunken hour
F#m A B
But heaven knows I'm miserable now
E7M C#m
I was looking for a job, and then I found a job
F#m A B
And heaven knows I'm miserable now
E7M A B
In my life
E7M A B
Why do I give valuable time
E7M C#m F#m A B
To people who don't care if I live or die?
( E7M C#m A A# B )
E7M C#m
Two lovers entwined pass me by
F#m A B
And heaven knows I'm miserable now
E7M C#m
I was looking for a job, and then I found a job
F#m A B
And heaven knows I'm miserable now
Em C#m
In my life
F#m A B
Why do I give valuable time
Em7 C#m F#m A B
To people who don't care if I live or die?
( E7M C7M Bm7 A )
( A B A B )
E7M C#m
What she asked of me at the end of the day
F#m A B
Caligula would have blushed
E7M C#m
"Oh, you've been in the house too long" she said
F#m A B
And I na - turally fled
E7M A B
In my life
E7M A B
Why do I smile
E7M C#m F#m G# A#
At people who I'd much rather kick in the eye?
( E7M C#m A A A# B )
E7M C#m
I was happy in the haze of a drunken hour
F#m A B
But heaven knows I'm miserable now
E7M C#m
"Oh, you've been in the house too long" she said
F#m A B
And I na - turally fled
E7M C#m
In my life
F#m A B
Why do I give valuable time
E7M C#m F#m A B
To people who don't care if I live or die?
( E7M C#m F#m A A# B )
( E7M C7M Bm7 A7M )
How to play Heaven knows I'm miserable now
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E7M. 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.