I Forgive You
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Capo 1st
F C Dm Bb
You, you've got a way of keepin' me on my toes
F C Dm C/E
You got a way of thinkin' whatever you do goes
F C Dm/F Dm/E Bb/D
And I really don't mind cause it keepin' me amused
F C Dm/F Dm/E Bb/D
You treated my love to your goddamn crazy moods
F C F
And I, I, forgive you
Dm Bb
I forgive you for the truth
F C
I liked you better when you lied
Dm Bb
And I forgive you being you
F C
Cause you were better when you faked every smile
Dm Bb F
And now you're knocking on my front door that's what I've been living for
C
Excuse me while I laugh my ass off
Dm Bb
But I forgive you for your ways
F C
Now that I've finally got away
F C Dm Bb
I, I'm gonna miss watching you while you sleep
F C Dm C/E
Cause that was the only time I ever found some peace
F C Dm/F Dm/E Bb/D
I used to believe it was me who was insane
F C Dm/F Dm/E Bb/D
But now I take it back cause compared to you I'm okay
F C F
And I, I, forgive you
Dm Bb
I forgive you for the truth
F C
I liked you better when you lied
Dm Bb
And I forgive you being you
F C
Cause you were better when you faked every smile
Dm Bb F
And now you're knocking on my front door that's what I've been living for
C
Excuse me while I laugh my ass off
Dm Bb
But I forgive you for your ways
F C
Now that I've finally got away
F Dm
From you, I can throw my cares away
F
Now I know how freedom tastes
Dm
And I thank you for the pain
C
Cause now I can deal with anything
Dm
I foretold the break now that I
F C Bb C
Finally broke away from you
F C Dm Bb
You, you had a way of keeping me on my toes
Dm Bb
I forgive you for the truth
F C
I liked you better when you lied
Dm Bb
I forgive you being you
F C
Cause you were better when you faked every smile
Dm Bb F
And now you're knocking on my front door that's what I've been living for
C
Excuse me while I laugh my ass off
Dm Bb F
And now you're knocking on my front door that's what I've been living for
C
Excuse me while I laugh my ass off
Dm Bb F
And now you're knocking on my front door that's what I've been living for
C
Excuse me while I laugh my ass off
Dm Bb
And I forgive you for your ways
F C
Now that I've finally got away
How to play I Forgive You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.