Letter To An Old Poet
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Intro: F
[Verso 1]
C
I said I think you're special
F
You told me once that I'm selfish
G
And I kissed you hard
F
In the dark, in the closet
C
You said my music is mellow
F
Maybe I'm just exhausted
G
You think you're a good person
F
Because you won't punch me in the stomach
[Pré-Refrão]
F C G
And I love you
F
I don't know why
Am Em F
I just do, oh, but
[Refrão]
C G
You're not special, you're evil
F Am Em
You don't get to tell me to calm down
F C G
You made me feel like an equal
F Am
But I'm better than you
Em F
And you should know that by now
C G
When you fell down the stairs
F Am Em
It looked like it hurt and I wasn't sorry
F C G
I should have left you right there
F Am Em F
With your hostages, my heart and my car keys
C G
You don't know me
[Ponte]
F C
I wanna be happy
F C G Dm
I'm ready to walk into my room without lookin' for you
F C G
I'll go up to the top of our building
Dm F Am Em F
And remember my dog when I see the full moon
Final:
F C G F
I can't feel it yet
C G F
But I am waiting
How to play Letter To An Old Poet
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.