I Was Wrong
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Capo 3
Intro
G
ooohh
G
I was born, i was born
Em D
i was born at the hands of the potter
G
and I was torn from the start
Em D
I was torn between my god and my Father
G D
ooooh
G
I was born, i was born
Em D
i was born at the dawn of our folly
G
and I was young, and stubborn to the bone
Em D
as I took from the tree that was rotting
G D
oooh
G Bm
I took my chance and bit down deep
G D
the weight of the world was crippling
Em D
now I'll hide my shame with woven leaves
Bm C G
I was wrong 3x
D
and I'm so, so
C C G
and I'm so so sorry
G D
oooohh
Bm C G
i was wrong
D
and I'm so, so
C C G
and I'm so so sorry
G
oooohh
G Bm D C
I knew you'd never forgive me, oooohhh
D C D C
I was wrong, i was wrong
D Em
and I'm so so, and I'm so so
C
i am sorry
How to play I Was Wrong
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 G. 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.