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Capo 2
Intro: G Em G Em
Verse 1:
G Em
While you read to me from the right, act way on high, high
G Em
Clutching a crisp New Testament, breathing fire, fire
G Em
Will you save me the fake benevolence, I don't have time, I'm...
G Em
Just too far gone for a-tellin', lost my pride, I don't mind
[Refrão]
C Em
Being holy, so leave me alone
G C G Em G Em
Awe, you're acting all holy, me, I'm just full of holes
(Verse 2: use verse 1 chords)
Well I can dip my head in the river
Cleanse my soul...oh
I'll still have the stomach of a sinner
Face like an unholy ghost
Will you save me all the soliloquies
Paid my fines, I'll be
Gone before my deliverance
Preach what you write, cause I don't mind
(Chorus 2: use chorus 1 chords)
Being holy, so leave me alone
You're acting all holy, me, I'm just full of holes, full of holes
Bridge:
C Em
Don't mind me lonely, spare me the brimstone
G C
Acting all holy, when you know I'm full of holes
Em C
Don't mind be lonely, don't need to be told
G C G
Stop acting so holy, I know I'm full of holes, full of holes
Interlude: G Em (4x)
Chorus outro: use chorus 1 chords
I don't mind be holy, so leave me alone
Are you, oh, so holy, that I'll never be good enough
Don't care if I'm lonely, cause it feels like home
I won't ever be holy, thank God I'm full of holes, full of holes
How to play Holy
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 G. 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.