I Dont Want To Be Free
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B - X24442
[Intro]
C#m A E
C#m A F#m
A2 B2
[Verse]
C#m A E
People like me shouldn't think
C#m A F#m
We fall into the darkness as black as ink
C#m A E
and cut our hair, lose our way and turn to drink
F#m A E
People like me shouldn't think
[Verse 2]
C#m A E
I showered five times today
C#m A F#m
But the filth of your flesh must have stained me
C#m A E
I cannot cleanse your wounds or our mistakes
F#m A E
People like me all die the same
F#m A E
People like me all die the same
[Bridge]
F#m A2 B2 B2
E F#m
It's the memory of your voice that
A2 B2 E
Brought me to my knees
F#m
I can't forgive your choice
A2 B2
to set me free
C#m B A
Cause I don't want to be
C#m B A
I don't want to be free
[Verse 3]
C#m A E
People like me shouldn't think
C#m A F#m
We fall short of our failings on the cusp of the brink
C#m A E
and cut our hair, lose our way and turn to drink
F#m A E
People like me shouldn't think
How to play I Dont Want To Be Free
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.