Loser
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verse 1
E A
You didn’t do it, didn’t reach your goal
E A
Your heart is broken, you’re an asshole
E A
And you didn’t have what it takes
D B
So here’s to you and your huge mistakes
E A
You’re humiliated, hollowed out, and exhausted
E A
You were in the ring fighting the fight, and you lost it
E A
This isn’t your time, this wasn’t for you
D B
At least you did everything you could do
Bridge
E
You’re a loser, but a dreamer
A
You’re tired, but you’re strong
F#m
You’re going on no evidence
E
You don’t listen to common sense
D B
You went all in, and you were wrong
[Refrão] E
You are such a loser
A
Good for you
E B
It’s something that a lot of people can’t do
F#m
Trying is hard, that’s why people don’t do it
A
Losing is hard, they can’t make it through it
B
But not you
E
You are such a loser
Bm
You are such a loser
A
Here’s to you
B E
‘Cause you deserve a cheering section too
verse 2
E A
Throw your heart in it, so what if you break it?
E A
You know now that you’re strong enough to take it
E A
Don’t let it break you, don’t let them break you
D B
Fake it, keep going till you have a breakthrough
E A
Icarus is bullshit, that’s why it’s called mythology
E A
People can’t stand genius without an apology
E A
Forget that, forget them, go get what you wanna get
D B
Let them stay at home and comment on the internet
Bridge
E
You’re a loser, but a dreamer
A
You’re tired, but you’re strong
F#m
You’re going on no evidence
E
You don’t listen to common sense
D B
You went all in, and you were wrong
[Refrão] E
You are such a loser
A
Good for you
E B
It’s something that a lot of people can’t do
F#m
Trying is hard, that’s why people don’t do it
A
Losing is hard, they can’t make it through it
B
But not you
E
You are such a loser
Bm
You are such a loser
A
Here’s to you
B E
‘Cause you deserve a cheering section too
Bridge 2
F#m A
You can only fall that far
F#m A
‘Cause you set yourself up so high
E A E A
Who really cares if this time it didn’t fly?
F#m
At least you tried
D
At least you tried
B
At least you’re not that guy watching from the side
F#m B
Who thinks he’s doing better ’cause he wasn’t defeated
F#m B
When he’s just a non-entity who never competed
F#m B
You’re the one who’s out there reaching for something greater
A
And you know
B
It’s better to be a loser
N.C.
Than a spectator
Outro
E
And you are such a loser
Bm
You are such a loser
E
So here’s to you
How to play Loser
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 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.