Looks Red Tastes Blue
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Intro
D G D
verse 1
D
This is the longest day I've ever had
G
I'm far away but I am right there
Bm
If distance only makes you stronger
A
Don't make it last any longer
D
My mind is racing and it won't stop
G
And every thought is something negative
Bm
I hope this doesn't last forever
A
We're always meant to be together
Bm G D
I won't lie, this hurts more than you'll ever know
Pre-Chorus
A
That's when something told me that
[Refrão]Chorus
G A Bm
If I pinch myself so that I wake
D
That means it never really happened
G A Bm
'Cause I can feel my tears finding their way
D
I fear it's worse than I imagined
verse 2
D
I'm sick of writing every thought out
G
Reliving every single moment
Bm
Say what you mean, it's now or never
A
Because nothing is forever
Bm G D
I won't lie, this hurts more than you'll ever know
(The thought of you all alone)
Bm G
Your eyes rolled back as you fade to black
D
(It's not worth living without you)
Pre-Chorus
A
That's when something told me that
[Refrão]Chorus
G A Bm
If I pinch myself so that I wake
D
That means it never really happened
G A Bm
'Cause I can feel my tears finding their way
D
I fear it's worse than I imagined
Bridge
Bm A
But I'll hold this memory
D G
And I swear I won't forget your face
G A Bm
'Cause pictures always seem to fade away
Bm G
Now my blood turns red to blue
And I can't breathe without you
Bm G
Now my blood turns red to blue
And I can't breathe without you
A
No, I can't breathe
A
No, I can't breathe
[Refrão]Chorus
G A Bm
If I pinch myself so that I wake
D
That means it never really happened
G A Bm
'Cause I can feel my tears finding their way
D
I fear it's worse than I imagined
Bridge
Bm A
But I'll hold this memory
D G
And I swear I won't forget your face
G A Bm
'Cause pictures always seem to fade away
Bm D
Why do they always fade away?
G A D
'Cause pictures always seem to fade away
D
Why do they always fade?
D
Why do they fade away?
Outro
D Bm A D A G
Now my blood turns red to blue
A Bm
And I can't breathe without you
How to play Looks Red Tastes Blue
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 D. 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.