Manipulator
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Maliciously toying with your heart
C#m
And I played it out, and I knew it would scar
E
My friends don't know what side to take
B B7
Wish it were you, but I'm the one to blame
F#m
Back and forth was almost yours
B
I only make things hard
[Pre-Chorus]
C#m B
What made me think it was okay?
E
So I never hurt you
E B
Funny how the cards were
[Chorus]
E5
Tired of the bullshit
B/D#
Tired of myself
C#m
While I reach for your hand that I don't want to be held
A
I don't know what I'm thinking but I'm not a victim
B
I'm a manipulator
E
Why am I still crying? Why am I confused?
B/D#
Feel like I'm dying, what has this done to you?
C#m
Heart is feeling heavy, conscience feeling guilty
A Am
Could I be your bitter daydream?
[Verse 2]
N.C.
Said I don't want you, I wish I did
E B C#m
I was lonely, high off the thrill of it
A
Ain't for the kill of it
E5* E5* E5* E5*
Starting to believe I'm going crazy
B
Not looking for anyone to save me
C#m
Maybe I could change the way I operate
B
Just don't want you thinking you need to
[Pre-Chorus]
C#m B
Change for me I think that I need
E
Time to figure things out
A
Lord, now
[Chorus]
E5
Tired of the bullshit
B/D#
Tired of myself
C#m
While I reach for your hand that I don't want to be held
A
I don't know what I'm thinking but I'm not a victim
B
I'm a manipulator
E
Why am I still crying? Why am I confused?
B/D#
Feel like I'm dying, what has this done to you?
C
Heart is feeling heavy, conscience feeling guilty
A Am
Could I be your bitter daydream?
[Bridge]
E
Dragged you through hell and right back
B
What made me think I could go and do that?
C#m
I'm a manipulator
A Am
That's called a manipulator
E
Dragged you through hell and right back
B
What made me think I could go and do that?
C#m
I'm a manipulator
A Am
That's called a manipulator
[Outro]
E
Slamming the door to my car
B
Don't even know what we are anymore
How to play Manipulator
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.