King Midas In Reverse
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King Midas In Reverse:The Hollies.
Top of the charts in 1967.
#1.
G C G C F C
If you could only see me, and know exactly where I a...m...
G C B B7
You wouldn't want to be me...oh, I can assure you of that.
#2.
G C G C F C
I'm not the guy to run with...cause I'll throw you off the li...ne..
G C B B7
I'll break you and destroy you..given ti..i..i..me.
[Refrão]G F C G
He's King Midas with a curse..he's King Midas in reverse.
G F C G
He's King Midas with a curse..he's King Midas in reverse.
#3.
G C G C F C
It's plain to see it's hopeless...going on the way we a...re..
G C B B7
So, even though I lose you..we'd be better off by far.
#4.
Bm
He's not the man to hold your trust...everything he touches
E
turns to dust...in his hands.
Bm
Nothing he can do is right..he'd even like to sleep at night...
E
but he can't.
(ORCHESTRAL INTERLUDE:)
#4.
G C G C F C
I wish someone would find me...and help me gain con...trol..
G C B B7
Before I lose my reason..and my soul.
[Refrão]G F C G
He's King Midas with a curse..he's King Midas in reverse.
G F C G
He's King Midas with a curse..he's King Midas in reverse.
Chorus:
G F C G
He's King Midas with a curse..he's King Midas in reverse.
G F C G
He's King Midas with a curse..he's King Midas in reverse.(Fade.)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.
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.