I Killed My Plant
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C*
C*
It's time to call the time of death
F*
Admit defeat there's nothing left
Am*
I let you down the final time
G*
Can't even say I really tried
Am*
To fix a thing about myself
F*
I put your safety on the shelf
C* G*
I'd say I never meant to disappoint
N.C.
But what's the point now that you're gone?
C
Can't blame it on anxiety
F
Or other broken parts in me
Am
The truth is I just didn't care
G
Enough to carry out my share
Am7
I knew the crime and knew the cost
F
I gambled on your life and lost
C G
I'd say I never meant to make you hurt
G C
But what's that worth now that you're gone?
C
Had every chance to make it right
F
And looked the other way each time
Am
No point in trying to bend what's real
G
I owe that much to you, my dear
N.C. Am7
My weapon loaded with neglect,
F
My future with that sweet regret
C G
I'd say I never meant to watch you die
C
But didn't I? And now you're gone
C*
It's time to call the time of death
F*
Admit defeat there's nothing left
Am*
I let you down the final time
I'm sorry that I never tried
Am*
To fix a thing about myself
F*
I put your safety on the shelf
C* G*
I know this isn't fair, but I still swear
N.C.
I never meant to take your...
C F Am G
Am F C
How to play I Killed My Plant
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.