Leave It Out
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Intro
Bm G A F#
[Verso 1]
Bm G
Golden promises come from silver tongues,
A F#
As the black mould crawls up the walls into my lungs.
Bm
And I,
G
Don't think I'll make it,
A F#
Don't think I'll make it to next week.
[Verso 2]
Bm G
With my boot-cut jeans and my jean-cut boots,
A F#
Got a message for all of those men in suits.
In the,
Bm
Ivory tower;
G
Casa del Dáil
A
Cos they've got the power
F#
And I've none at all.
[Refrão]
Bm G
And I'm so sick
A F#
Of running away.
Bm G
I'm leaving now
A
I'll catch you on another day.
Bm G
And if it breaks your heart
A F#
Then why don't you say:
Bm G
"It'll work out in the end
A F#
Oh it'll be okay"
G
Leave it out
A F#
Leave it out
[Verso 3]
Bm
Pain in my jaw
G
Head in my hands
A F#
Palms rubbed raw
Beard full of sand
Bm
Head in the dirt
G
And there's blood in my mouth
A
My neck starts to hurt
F#
And it's freaking me out
[Refrão]
Bm G
And I'm so sick
A F#
Of running away.
Bm G
I'm leaving now
A
I'll catch you on another day.
Bm G
And if it breaks your heart
A F#
Then why don't you say:
Bm G
"It'll work out in the end
A F#
Oh it'll be okay"
G
Leave it out
A F#
Leave it out
Guitar Solo
[Ponte]
Bm A
The sins of the father
F#
Rest on the head
Of the son
Bm A
Go ask your mother
F
You're not the only one
Guitar Solo
[Refrão]
Bm G
And I'm so sick
A F#
Of running away.
Bm G
I'm leaving now
A
I'll catch you on another day.
Bm G
And if it breaks your heart
A F#
Then why don't you say:
Bm G
"It'll work out in the end
A F#
Oh it'll be okay"
G
Leave it out
A F# F#
Leave it out
G
Leave it out
A F#
Leave it out
Outro
Bm G A F#
How to play Leave It Out
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 Bm. 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.