Hoping For Disaster
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Intro: C Am (4x)
Verse:
C Am
Did a bad thing today
C Am
I shouldn't have called you over
C Am
Cuz you are my best friend's girl
C Am
Wish I could erase it all
Chorus:
F F
But I've been falling faster
C Am
Since I met this girl
F F
And I've been hoping for disaster
C
Hoping for disaster now
Am
Hoping for disaster now
C
Hoping for disaster now
Am
Hoping for disaster now
verse 2:
C Am
So pulled you aside
C Am
You didn't need much persuasion
C Am
Didn't waste any time
C Am
Gave into temptation
Chorus:
F F
But I've been falling faster
C Am
Since I met this girl
F F
And I've been hoping for disaster
Bridge:
C
I've been losing my mind
Am
Trying to get by without you
C
I've been losing my mind
Am
Trying to get by without you
G G#
When I think about it
Am G F
Well it only makes it worse
F
If only I met you first
C
Hoping for disaster now
Am
Hoping for disaster now
C
Hoping for disaster now
Am
Hoping for disaster now
Chorus:
F F
But I've been falling faster
C Am
Since I met this girl
F F
And I've been hoping for disaster
Final: C Am (4x) C
How to play Hoping For Disaster
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 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.