Hot Mess
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Intro E A D
F#m E D A
F#m A F#m
I've been around the world a million times
A G
I've been places, nobody else would find
D A G
So many faces - so many stories
D E
But only yours amazed me
A
I lay down my cards for you
D
Tell you what I've been through
F#m E D
Will you forgive me even if I am a hot mess
A
I'll bare my soul to you
D
Hope you will do it to
F#m E D A
Will you forgive me even if I am a hot mess
F#m
So let me break it down for you
A F#m
I am hard to love
A
I make a lot of bad turns
G
Can't blame it on the gods above
D A G
So many sorrows - so much vodka and wine
D E
This is how it is - will you still be mine
A
I lay down my cards for you
D
Tell you what I've been through
F#m E D
Will you forgive me even if I am a hot mess
A
I'll bare my soul to you
D
Hope you will do it to
F#m E D
Will you forgive me even if I am a hot mess
F#m E D
Will you forgive me even if I am a hot mess
G D A
You're the only one that can keep up with me
G D E
I'll give you everything
A
I lay down my cards for you
D
Tell you what I've been through
F#m E D
Will you forgive me even if I am a hot mess I am a hot mess
A
I'll bare my soul to you
D
Hope you will do it to
F#m E D
Will you forgive me even if I am a hot mess
( A D )
F#m E D
Hot mess
A
I'll bare my soul to you
D
Hope you will do it to
F#m E D
Will you forgive me even if I am a hot mess
F#m E D A
Will you forgive me even if I am a hot mess
How to play Hot Mess
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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.