Its Only
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Em
Em
I heard the news today;
C G
That youâ??re not mine to keep.
Em
Donâ??t struggle too much now
C G
While I kill you in your sleep.
Em C G
What is lust if itâ??s not being by yourself?
Em C G
I wonâ??t be gentle to the body on the shelf
G
Am
Itâ??s only water
G
Itâ??s only fire
G
Itâ??s only love
Am
Itâ??s only slaughter
G
Weâ??re only liars
G
Itâ??s only blood
Am
Theyâ??re only thoughts that Iâ??m having;
G
Thoughts safe within my head.
Am
Youâ??re only crying
G
Youâ??re only dying
G
Youâ??re only late.
G G C G
Em
I heard the news today,
C G
That you werenâ??t mine to save
Em
I hope that youâ??re comfortable
C G
In the quiet lasting grave
Em C G
What is lust if itâ??s not being by yourself?
Em C G
I wonâ??t be gentle to the body on the shelf
G
Am
Itâ??s only water
G
Itâ??s only fire
G
Itâ??s only love
Am
Itâ??s only slaughter
G
Weâ??re only liars
G
Itâ??s only blood
Am
Theyâ??re only thoughts that Iâ??m having;
G
Thoughts safe within my head.
Am
Youâ??re only crying
G
Youâ??re only dying
G
Youâ??re only dead.
Am
Itâ??s only water
G
Itâ??s only fire
G
Itâ??s only love
Am
Itâ??s only slaughter
G
Weâ??re only liars
G
Itâ??s only blood
Am
Theyâ??re only thoughts that Iâ??m having;
G
Thoughts safe within my head.
Am
Youâ??re only crying
G
Youâ??re only dying
G
Youâ??re only dead.
How to play Its Only
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.