Id Rather Have
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C#m A G# A
In a car on the driveway the conversation's colors paint themselves on canvas
C#m A G#
White lies and motivation, we're standing oh so honestly
A C#m
I'm surprised it didn't hurt your eyes
A G# A C#m
I think that "I" is the only word in your vocabulary tonight
A G#
Those same brown eyes stare straight ahead
A
And I shut my hand in your door
F#m
And I looked around for a lifeline
E B/D# A
Well I would rather have a broken arm
E/G#
Than have my arms around you
E B/D# A
Well I would rather have a broken arm
E/G#
Than have my arms around you
C#m A G#
It took a minute or two to gather all my neurotic thoughts
A C#m
Before I started to talk way too loud
A G# A
Loudly I thought to myself "God, how do I find myself here again and again"
C#m A G#
My same black eyes stare straight ahead as
A
I took my time with a cigarette
C#m A G# A F#m
Fair enough I'm still in love with the false hope of us stabbed inside my chest
Let me tell you all about it
E B/D# A
'Cause I would rather have a punctured lung
E/G#
Than waste my breath on you
E B/D# A
Well I would rather have a punctured lung
E/G#
Than waste my breath on you
Although my dear
E B/D# A
I would rather have a broken heart
E/G#
Than give up hope on you
E B/D# A
Well I would rather have a broken heart
E/G#
Than give up hope on you
We've got all the time that we need
(This next part is the above lyrics repeated over the following tab)
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How to play Id Rather Have
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 C#m. 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.