I'll Be Good
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Intro: Em C G (2x)
verse 1: (picked)
Em C G
I thought I saw the devil, this morning
Em C G
Looking in the mirror, drop of rum on my tongue
Em C G Em C G
With the warning to help me see myself clearer
Am G
I never meant to start a fire,
Am G Em ~
I never meant to make you bleed,
I'll be a better man today
Chorus 1: (strummed)
Em C G
I'll be good, I'll be good
Em C G
And I'll love the world, like I should
Em C G
Yeah, I'll be good, I'll be good
Am Em C G
For all of the times that I never could.
verse 2: (picked)
Em C G
My past has tasted bitter for years now,
Em C G
So I wield an iron fist
Em C G
Grace is just weakness
Em C G
Or so I've been told.
Em C G
I've been cold, I've been merciless
Am G
But the blood on my hands scares me to death
Am G Em ~
Maybe I'm waking up today
Chorus 2: (strummed)
Em C G
I'll be good, I'll be good
Em C G
And I'll love the world, like I should
Em C G
Yeah, I'll be good, I'll be good
Bridge: (strummed)
Am G
For all of the light that I shut out
Am G
For all of the innocent things that I've doubt
D Am G
For all of the bruises that I've caused and the tears
C D Am G
For all of the things that I've done all these years
C D Am G
Yeah, for all of the sparks that I've stomped out
C D Am G ~
For all of the perfect things that I doubt
Chorus 3: (strummed)
Em C G
I'll be good, I'll be good
Em C G
And I'll love the world, like I should
Em C G
Yeah, I'll be good, I'll be good
Am Em C G
For all of the times that I never could.
How to play I'll Be Good
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.