Hurts Like Heaven
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Capo 2nd
G
Written in graffiti on a bridge in a park,
G
Do you ever get the feeling that your missing the mark,
C
Its so cold, its so cold
C
Its so cold, its so cold
G
Written up in marker on a factory sign
G
Struggle with the feeling that my life isn't mine
C
Its so cold, its so cold
C
Its so cold, its so col
D
See the arrow that they shot, tryin to tear us apart
D
Fire from my belly and the beat from my heart
C
Still I wont let go,
C
Still I wont let go,
G
You,
C G
Ooohooh
D C
Oh you, use your heart as a weapon
G
and it hurts like heaven
G
Streets and cars and a pavement of Saints
G
And now the streets are rising what do ya say
C
Dont let em take control
C
No we wont let em take control
G
Yes i feel a little bit nervous
G
Yes I feel nervous and cannot relax
C
Im comin round to get us
C
Im comin round when they dont know the facts
D
So on concrete canvas and a glow in the dark
D
Concrete canvas I will make you a mark
C
Armed with a spray can soul
C
I am down with the spray can soul
G
You,
C
Oohooh
G
Oh you
C
Oohooh
D C
Yes you, you use your heart as a weapon
G
And it hurts like heaven
D
Wooahh a ooh
C G
Wooahh a ooh
Bm
Its true
D C
When you,use your heart as a weapon
G
And it hurts like heaven
G
Ooooohhh
How to play Hurts Like Heaven
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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.