Karma
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Chords
C - x32010
Am - x02210
Em - 022000
For some flair, the following chords can be incorporated periodically:
Am11 - x00010 --> while transitioning between C and Am
Cmaj7 - 332010 --> in place of C during the Chorus
Esus4 - 022200 --> in the intro before transitioning to C to start the verse
Em7 - 020000 --> throughout, while transitioning to C
Intro
C Am Em Em
[Verso 1]
C
Those eyes
Am
So deceiving
Em
Give me something
To believe in
C
Come back
Am
Each time you're leaving
Em
But not this time, babe
I don't need it
[Pré-Refrão]
C
You know you made me cry
Am
More than you could make me laugh
Em
So funny looking back, I thought it was love
C
You know you made me sad
Am
When I was already sad
Em
So funny looking back, I thought it was love
[Refrão]
C
But karma is a bitch
Am
So, watch out for your shit
Em Em7 Em
I know you know I didn't need it
C
But karma is a bitch
Am
So, watch out for your shit
Em
I know you know I didn't need it
Verse
N.C. C
And why's it hard
Am
To leave me alone?
Em
Don't you got
Somebody home?
C
And do you think
N.C. Am
She even knows?
Em
About the rope you've got around my throat?
[Pré-Refrão]
C
And do you make her cry
Am
More than you can make her laugh?
Em
So funny looking back
I thought it was love
[Refrão]
C
But karma is a bitch
Am
So, watch out for your shit
Em
I know you know I didn't need it
C
Karma is a bitch
Am
So, watch out for your shit
Em
I know you know I didn't need it, need it, need it
Interlude
(improvised vocalising)
C Am Em Em
Outro
C
You won't make me cry
Am
You won't make me laugh
Em
Looking back, I thought it was love
C
I thought it was love
Am Em
Love, love, love
C
I thought it was love
Am Em
Love, love, love
How to play Karma
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 C. 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.