Loner
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Intro E F# G#m
E F# G#m
E F# G#m
They say avoidance never heals but this sure feels good
E F# G#m
Gonna stay here a couple more minutes than I should
D#m E F#
Gonna take a couple shots and numb my feelings
G#m
Instead of dealing with my problems, I'll just stare at the ceilings
E F# G#m
Avoidance never heals but this sure feels good
E F# G#m
I know I said I'd stop before I drown
E F# G#m
But I don't like the thought of coming down
E
Yeah, I'm a loner
F# G#m
And I like it that way
E
I like a dark room
F# G#m
With nobody but pain
E F#
And I don't need permission to feel sad
G#m
And don't need no witness to have my back
E
'Cause I'm a loner
F# G#m
And I like it that way
D#m E F# G#m
And I like it that way
E F# G#m
I'm always by myself 'cause that's what feels right
E F# G#m
And when I'm in a crowdеd room, I try to stay out of sight
D#m E F#
Always show up to the party hours early
G#m
'Cause I'm borеd of everything by 7:30
D#m E F# G#m
I'm always by myself 'cause that's what feels right
E F# G#m
I know I said I'd stop before I drown
E F# G#m
Just took a couple pills, now I'm on the ground
E
Yeah, I'm a loner
F# G#m
And I like it that way
E
I like a dark room
F# G#m
With nobody but pain
E F#
And I don't need permission to feel sad
G#m
And I don't need no witness to have my back
E
'Cause I'm a loner
F# G#m
And I like it that way
D#m E
And I like it that way
F# G#m
Yeah, I'm a loner
E F# G#m
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, ayy-ayy
D#m E
Yeah, I'm a loner
F# G#m
And I like it that way (that way)
B E
I like a dark room
F# G#m B
With nobody but pain
E F#
And I don't need permission to feel sad
G#m B
And I don't need no witness to have my back
E
'Cause I'm a loner
F# G#m
And I like it that way
B D#m E
And I like it that way
( F# G#m E )
( F# G#m F# )
How to play Loner
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.