Iris
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* = strum once / let ring
[Verso 1]
Bb* D*
Thorn in my side, blood on the floor
Bb* D*
Your world is unfair, dirty and cold
Cm* F*
I wanted to save you, but I was in pain too
[Refrão]
Bb Cm F Bb
Iris, Iris, I see my inner child in you
Bb Cm F Bb
Iris, Iris, why is the simple life so cruel?
[Verso 2]
Bb D
Innocent eyes, tainted too soon
Bb D
The things that I saw could never be proved
Cm F
I wanted to save you, but there was no way to
[Refrão]
Bb Cm F Bb
Iris, Iris, I see my inner child in you
Bb Cm F Bb
Iris, Iris, why is the simple life so cruel?
Bb*
And when I'm doin' better
Cm*
I think of your torn up letters
F* Bb*
And I cry for you
Bb
And when I'm doin' better
Cm
I think of your torn up letters
F Bb
And I cry for you
[Refrão]
Bb Cm F Bb
Iris, Iris, I see my inner child in you
Bb Cm F Bb
Iris, Iris, why is the simple life so cruel?
Bb*
And when I'm doin' better
Cm*
I think of your torn up letters
F* Bb*
And I cry for you
Bb*
And when I'm doin' better
Cm*
I think of your torn up letters
F* Bb*
And I cry for you
How to play Iris
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 Bb. 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.