It´ A Sin
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Intro Bm Bm7 Bm Em A D G Em F#sus4 F# Bm Em A D G Em F#
Bm Em A
When I look back upon my life
D G
It's always with a sense of shame
Em F#
I've always been the one to blame
Bm Em A
For every thing I long to do
D G
No matter when or where or who
Em F#
Has one thing in common too
Bm G A
It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
Bm G
It's a sin
Em7
Everything I've ever done
F#
Everything I ever do
Em7
Every place I've ever been
F#
Everywhere I'm going to
Bm
It's a sin
Em A
At school they taught me how to be
D G
So pure in thought and word and deed
Em F#
They didn't quite succeed
Bm Em A
For every thing I long to do
D G
No matter when or where or who
Em F#
Has one thing in common too
Bm G A
It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
Bm G
It's a sin
Em7
Everything I've ever done
F#
Everything I ever do
Em7
Every place I've ever been
F#
Everywhere I'm going to
Bm
It's a sin
Father forgive me
Dm
I tried not to do it
F#m
Turned over a new leaf
Bm
Then tore right through it
Whatever you taught me
Dm
I didn't believe it
F#m
Father you fought me
G A F#
'Cause I didn't care and I still don't understand
Bm Em A
So I look back upon my life
D G
For ever with a sense of shame
Em F#
I've always been the one to blame
Bm Em A
For every thing I long to do
D G
No matter when or where or who
Em F#
Has one thing in common too
Bm G A
It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
Bm G
It's a sin
Em7
Everything I've ever done
F#
Everything I ever do
Em7
Every place I've ever been
F#
Everywhere I'm going to
Bm
It's a sin
Em A D G Em F# Bm Em A D G Em F#
It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
Bm G A Bm G A Bm
It's a, it's a, it's a, it's a sin
How to play It´ A Sin
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.