I'd Rather See Your Star Explode
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Intro: A4 C6 Am5+
C6 A4 Em9
Am5+ C6
Kick me when I'm down
A4
Keep me on the ground
Em9
From the ones who I thought they would never leave
Am5+ C6
Who gave you so much faith?
A4
Who gave you so much power?
Em9
You turned it all against me
Am5+
I'm feeling alive like it's the first time
C6
But you're goin' and you're goin' and you're gone tonight
A4
I'm feeling alive like it's the first time
Em9
Never gonna be a part of me, this time
A4
I know you'll write me off
Em9 Am5+
I know you're always gonna count me out
C6
You think I'm gonna let you down?
A4
I know you'll write me off
Em9 Am5+
I know you're always gonna count me out
C6
You think I'm gonna let you down?
A4 Em9 Am5+ C6 Am5+
Just wait, just wait, just wait
C6
Kick me when I'm down
A4
Keep me on the ground
Em9
There's no black and white when it comes to pain
Am5+
All I gave up, it's still not enough
C6
You're twisting my demons like there is no love
A4
When push comes to shove that fine line gives up
Em9 Am5+
I'm left with the feeling of chasing a rush
C6
But you're goin' and you're goin' and you're gone tonight
A4
I'm feeling alive like it's the first time
Em9
Never gonna be a part of me, this time
A4
I know you'll write me off
Em9 Am5+
I know you're always gonna count me out
C6
You think I'm gonna let you down?
A4
I know you'll write me off
Em9 Am5+
I know you're always gonna count me out
C6
You think I'm gonna let you down?
Am5+ Em9 A4 Em9 A4
Just wait, just wait, just wait
Em9 Am5+ C6 A4
just wait, just wait
How to play I'd Rather See Your Star Explode
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A4. 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.