Id Rather Lose
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Intro:
Dm C (x3)
Dm Am
[Verso 1]
Dm C
Out here looking at my phone
Bb C Dm
But it's all that I do
Bb F
What do I need that I can't
C
Get from you?
Dm C
Seems like you're never off the clock
Bb Dm
Hands at 10 and 2
Bb F
I'm driving through this world like
A7
Someone's after you
[Refrão]
Dm C
I'd rather lose
Bb Dm
I'd rather lose
Bb
If the only way to win
F C
Is by breaking all the rules
Dm C
I'd rather lose
Bb Dm
I'd rather lose
Bb
If the only way to win
F C
Is by breaking all the rules
Dm
I'd rather lose
[Verso 2]
Dm C
Every picture that I take
Bb Dm
Every word that I say
Bb F C
Ends up a footnote on my resume
Dm C
Are you happy with you life?
Bb Dm
Am I happy with mine?
Bb F C
Where is the innocence we hid behind?
Bb F A7
And who were those kids who knew where to draw the line?
[Refrão]
Dm C
I'd rather lose
Bb Dm
I'd rather lose
Bb
If the only way to win
F C
Is by breaking all the rules
Dm C
I'd rather lose
Bb Dm
I'd rather lose
Bb
If the only way to win
F C
Is by breaking all the rules
Dm
I'd rather lose
[Ponte]
Gm C
We only get one chance in this life
F Dm
And I won't spend it playing with you
Gm C F Dm
Some people roll the dice and some people doctor the truth
Instrumental
Dm C Bb C
Dm Bb F C
[Refrão]
Dm C
I'd rather lose
Bb Dm
I'd rather lose
Bb
If the only way to win
F C
Is by breaking all the rules
Dm C
I'd rather lose
Bb Dm
I'd rather lose
Bb
If the only way to win
F C
Is by breaking all the rules
Dm
I'd rather lose
Dm
Oh, I'd rather lose
How to play Id Rather Lose
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.