Maxwell Lee
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[Verso 1]
C G
If I woke up without a smile on my face
Am
Would you still love me then?
C
Would I be worth the chase?
G
If the laughter wouldn't break out of my chest
F
If I could no longer pretend
C
That I'm settling for less
G
Could you see yourself longing?
F C
As I sit and watch time pass?
G
Up late into the morning
F C
Emptiness feeling vast
C G F C
[Verso 2]
G
My mother asked me what you're up to today
Am C
I just look at her blank and shrug my shoulders
G
Do you remember the last time you asked if I was okay?
F C
'Cause every time I bring it up I feel like I'm just getting older
G
Does this not drain you?
Am Em
Does this not pain you?
C G
Day by day the walls are closing in quicker
F C
I thought I'd feel better but I'm just feeling sicker
Pre Chorus
Em D
Can't you see
[Refrão]
Em D
That I'm waiting for you to make me feel like I'm worthy of your time
C G
My feet stick to the floor I don't think I could leave if I tried
Em D
Make a fool of myself I swear I do this shit every night
C G
But we're getting nowhere and I could never tell you that I cried
[Ponte]
Em C G D
So I'll pretend it doesn't hurt not to be wanted
Em C G D
But my lungs start to burn when I stand next to you
Em C G D
I'll stay put and keep hoping that you'll come around
Em C G D
It feels so stupid but I love you
D
It's true
Pre Chorus
D
God why can't you see
[Refrão]
Em D
That I'm waiting for you to make me feel like I'm worthy of your time
C G
No matter what I do you never feel like you're mine
Em D
Make a fool of myself I swear all I do is try
C G
But you'll never change even when you've seen me cry
Outro
Em D
C G
You'll never see
How to play Maxwell Lee
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.