Lifes Twisted
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Em x4
[Verse 1]
Em
Just when you think you’ve got it figured out
A D G
It comes along and hits you in the mouth
Em
You think your day can’t get no worse
A D G
Your Heaven falls and hits you where it hurts
Em
You wake up smilin’ on a sunny day
A D G
The clouds pour in and then it’s pourin’ rain
A
If you blink you’ll miss it
C
‘Cause life’s twisted
[Chorus]
Em
Like a black snake on a highway
C
Like a flat tire on a Friday
G D
If you let it, man, it's gonna kick your ass
Em
Life's twisted like a back road in the country
C
Like a switch blade in an alley
G D
Let me tell you, boy, you better watch your back
Em A G D
Life's twisted like that
Yeah, life's twisted
[Verse 2]
Em
You build your dreams with your own two hands
A D G
You find out life has other plans
Em
You think you finally found the one way out
A D G
You're drivin' north but you're flyin' south
A
Sometime's you've gotta risk it
C
'Cause life's twisted
[Chorus]
Em
Like a black snake on a highway
C
Like a flat tire on a Friday
G D
If you let it, man, it's gonna kick your ass
Em
Life's twisted like a back road in the country
C
Like a switch blade in an alley
G D
Let me tell you, boy, you better watch your back
Am
Life's twisted like that
[Bridge]
C Em
Sometimes you gonna bend until you break
D
Yeah
Am C
But you can shake it off to fight another day
B
You only get one time around
Don't let it slip away
[Solo]
Em C G D x4
[Chorus]
Em
Like a black snake on a highway
C
Like a flat tire on a Friday
G D
If you let it, man, it's gonna kick your ass
Em
Like a back road in the country
C
Like a switch blade in an alley
G D
Let me tell you, boy, you better watch your back
Life's twisted like
[Chorus]
Em
A black snake on a highway
C
Like a flat tire on a Friday
G D
If you let it, man, it's gonna kick your ass
Em
Life's twisted like a back road in the country
C
Like a switch blade in an alley
G D
Let me tell you, boy, you better watch your back
Em
Life's twisted like that
[Outro]
Em A G D x4
Em
How to play Lifes Twisted
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.