King Midas In Reverse
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G C
If you could only see me
G C CaddF C CaddA
And know exactly who I am
G C
You wouldn't want to be me
B7
Why I can assure you of that
G C
I'm not the guy to run with
G C
Cos I'll throw you off the line
G C
I'll break you and destroy you
B7
Given time
CHORUS:
G Fmaj7 FaddG
He's King Midas with a curse
C G G/C G
He's King Midas in reverse
G Fmaj7 FaddG
He's King Midas with a curse
C G
He's King Midas in reverse
It's plain to see it's hopeless
Going on the way we are
So even though I lose you
We'd be better off by far
BRIDGE:
Bm
He's not the man to hold your trust
BmaddBb Bm7 E
Everything he touches turns to dust in his hands
Bm
Nothing he can do is right
BmaddBb Bm7 E
He'd even like to sleep at night, but he can't
CHORUS
I wish someone would find me
And help me gain control
Before I lose my reason and my soul
CHORUS
CaddF: x 3 2 0 1 1 CaddA: x 3 2 0 3 0 FaddG: x x 3 2 1 3
BmaddBb: x 2 4 3 3 2 Bm7: x 2 4 2 3 2
NOTE: This Graham Nash song was a hit for the Hollies, but I know it as
a bonus track on the CD version of CSNY's Four Way Street.
How to play King Midas In Reverse
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 G. 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.