Love Is A Mess
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[Intro ]
E / B / F# / C#m / E / B / F#
verse 1
B F#/A# G#m F# E
If it were up to me there'd be an easier road than Calvary
B F#/A# G#m F# E
If it were up to me You would have escaped the suffering
G#m F# E
But You saved me through what I would have seen as a tragedy
Chorus 1
E B F#
I USED TO THINK THAT LOVE SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO BLEED
C#m E B F#
I USED TO THINK THAT LIFE WAS ALL ABOUT THE DREAM
E
BUT LOVE IS A MESS
B
AND LIFE IS A DEATH
F# G#m
AND YOU CAN'T ESCAPE THE COST
E
YEA LOVE IS A MESS
B F# E B / F# / C#m / E / B / F#
THE STORY OF THE CROSS (Oh's)
verse 2
B F#/A# G#m F# E
If it were up to me life would look more like the movies
B F#/A# G#m F# E
If it were up to me I would choose a storybook ending
G#m F# E
But I would never see the beauty of reality
Chorus 2
E B F#
I USED TO THINK THAT LOVE SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO BLEED
C#m E B F#
I USED TO THINK THAT LIFE WAS ALL ABOUT THE DREAM
(Chorus 2 cont'd)
E
BUT LOVE IS A MESS
B
AND LIFE IS A DEATH
F# G#m
AND YOU CAN'T ESCAPE THE COST
E
YEA LOVE IS A MESS
B F# E B / F# / C#m / E / B / F#
THE STORY OF THE CROSS (Oh's)
Bridge
F# G#m
God became a man heaven kissed the earth
E
The proof is in His hands that love is worth the hurt
E B F# C#m
You came down to meet my need
E B F#
And saw beauty in the mess of me
Chorus 3
E B F#
I USED TO THINK THAT LOVE SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO BLEED
C#m E B F#
I USED TO THINK THAT LIFE WAS ALL ABOUT THE DREAM
E
BUT LOVE IS A MESS
B
AND LIFE IS A DEATH
F# G#m
AND YOU CAN'T ESCAPE THE COST
E
YEA LOVE IS A MESS
B F# E B / F# / C#m / E / B / F#
THE STORY OF THE CROSS (Oh's)
Outro
E B F# C#m
Can you believe the pain you see is more than just a tragedy
E B F# C#m
Life is a death and love is a mess just embrace the cross
E / B / F# C#m E / B / F#
the beauty of the cross
Please comment/rate--God bless!
-Romans 10:9-10;13
How to play Love Is A Mess
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.