Kerosene
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Intro C#5 E5 C#5 F#5 E5
C#5 E5
I know you try so hard
C#5
I know you wish you were me
You're so kind of whatever
A5 F#5
You wear it on your sleeve
C#5 E5
I think I know what you hide
C#5
You wanna sell what's free
It kills you to be kind
A5 F#5
But it's never killed me
C#5 B5 F#/A#
I'll say it once, won't say it again
E5
Look in my eyes when you're talking to me
C#5 B5 F#/A#
It came out of your mouth, don't try to pretend
E5
Look in my eyes when you're talking to me
C# A F#
Strip down for me
E
I see right through you
C# A F#
Spit kerosene
E
You know you want to
C# A F# C#
Say what you mean, woah
A F#
Show me your teeth
E C# E5
When you're talking to me
C#5 E5
I know you fall asleep
C#5
With me on your screen
You got soap in your mouth
A5 F#5
But you'll never come clean
C#5 B5 F#/A#
I'll say it once, won't say it again
E5
Look in my eyes when you're talking to me
C#5 B5 F#/A#
It came out of your mouth, don't try to pretend
E5
Look in my eyes when you're talking to me
C# A F#
Strip down for me
E
I see right through you
C# A F#
Spit kerosene
E5
You know you want to
C# A F# C#
Say what you mean, woah
A F#
Show me your teeth
E
When you're talking to me
C#5
You rip my hair, my style, my jeans
I swear, you copy everything
You try to write the songs I sing
It makes me sick
C# A F#
Strip down for me
E
I see right through you
C# A F#
Spit kerosene
E
You know you want to
C# A F# C#
Say what you mean, woah
A F#
Show me your teeth
E
When you're talking to me
C# A
You rip my hair, my style, my jeans
F#
I swear, you copy everything
C# A
You try to write the songs I sing
F#
It makes me sick
E C#5
When you're talking to me
When you're talking to me
When you're talking to me
F#5 E5
When you're talking to me
How to play Kerosene
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#5. 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.