If You Want It
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F Am
I can't keep a straight face and say this is not the end
Dm Bb C F
Not if you want it its upon us and I wanna say it's sinking in
F Am
If I was hasty maybe I was rushed along
Dm Bb C F
I won't move into little boxes and then not get the itch to move on
Gm F C
So think real slow
Gm F C
Don't forget that yes is yes and no is no
Gm F C
Melting prints of grass and snow
Gm C F
Means I may forget the way to get back home
F
Cause this is the end if you want it
F
This is the end
F Am
You're not the first thing in my life I've loved and lost
Dm Bb C F
Yeah I've thought worse things that I might be less inclined to merely just shrug off
Gm F C
You'll take me home
Gm F C
Like my family did my father did I know
Gm F C
You'll think real slow
Gm C F
But don't forget the speed that I can go away
F
Cause this is the end if you want it
F
Yeah, this is the end
F Dm C Dm Bb
I've been convincing myself that I'm worthwhile
Bb C F
Cause I'm worth what I'll convince myself to be
Dm C Dm Bb
I've been convincing myself that I'm worthwhile
Bb C F
Cause I'm worth what I'll convince myself to be
F Am
I met the devil and I stared her in the eyes
Dm Bb C F
Her hair had scales like silver serpents, I a statue, stood there mesmerized
F Am
I took the fire escape and made it out alive
Dm Bb C F
Yeah I still burn from time to time but I've a healing hand against my side
Gm F C
Blisters on my feet I crawled back home
Gm F C
Frozen from the sleet burned sand and stones
Gm F C
Nourished back to life by life alone
Gm C F
With one shake of the mane regain the throne
How to play If You Want It
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.