Lost In My Contraption
View chords used in this chart
Tuned down one step (DGCFAD)
All notes sound one step lower than written
h=hammer on
Guitar 1
Intro/Verse
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-2---2---2---2---2---2---2---2----
Guitar 2
Intro Riff
F#
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-9-10-9---------------9--10--9--10-------10-9--10-------9-10--9-10-9---------
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Verse
I was lost in a contraption
Took me days to find direction
Suddenly the moments collide
Pre-Chorus
Guitar 1
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-2-5-4--3-4-5-4-3--4-5--2-5-4--3-4-5-4-3--4-5-
Play 4x
Guitar 2
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*You know the timing and rhythm
Verse 2
Guitar 2
F#
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-8-9-8-----------8-9-8-----------8-9-12-11-9-8---------
-------9-10-9h10-------10-9-9-10---------------10-9-10-
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Finally found the fault in father
Family blood dilutes the water
I was dazed in my direction tonight
Chorus
Guitar 1
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Guitar 2
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Pre-Chorus 2
Photographed when he hit the ground
No one minds
That's my blind side
Verse 3
Guitar 2- Intro Riff
I was lost and you're to blame
A man of doubt gave me a name
The obvious was too hard to find
Chorus
To watch me try is out of line
The sun will shine
Pre-Chorus
(BACKGROUND VOCALS)
Photographed when he hit the ground
No one minds
That's my blind side
Bridge
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-3-6-5-----3-----------6---
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*Thanks Tom!
Play 8x
Chorus
To watch me die
Is out of line
The sun will still shine
What's mine is mine
The sun will still shine
End on Guitar 1's Pre-Chorus Riff
How to play Lost In My Contraption
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 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.