King Of Sorrow
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Intro: Cm
verse 1
Cm
I'm the angel of the dead
Cm
Take a good look at me (Take a good look at me)
Cm
Grief is my guilty pleasure
Cm
I'm taking comfort in your pain
Cm G
verse 2
Cm D
My happiness is your defeat
Cm Gm
Your heartache makes me feel so complete
Cm Gm
The compliments roll in and remind me I'm a good friend
F G
I'm here for you until the end
Pre-Chorus
Cm B
Open the door, let me in
Cm Gm
I need you, you need me too
Cm
Open the door, let me in
F Gm
Let me in
Solo
Cm G D# Cm
Cm G x4 Gm
[Refrão]Cm
I am the king, king of sorrow
Gm
I am the king, king of sorrow
Cm
Bow to me now, give me your tears
Gm
I am the king, king of sorrow
Bridge
Cm Em
Rest assured that everything will be okay
F Gm
It's all going according to plan
Am Em
Let me speak for you in these times of dread
F Gm
I'll be your guide, now please just rest your head
Instrumental
Cm Em F Gm Am Em F G Cm
verse 3
Cm
I am the dead ringer
Cm
If it bleeds then it leads
Cm D#
Misery loves company and you've just met your match
Pre-Chorus
Cm E
Open the door, I'll leave you be
Cm
Thank you for your sympathy
Cm
Open the door, I'll leave you be
Cm
I am the saint of empathy
Ending
Cm
Farewell (Farewell)
Cm
Farewell (Farewell)
Cm
Farewell (Farewell)
Cm Gm
Farewell (Farewell), I've consumed all that I need
Cm Dm Gm Cm
Farewell (Farewell), I am the saint of empathy
How to play King Of Sorrow
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.