Melanerpes - Til Something Breaks
View chords used in this chart
D|----4-----4----5-----4-
A|----5-----4----5-----2-
E|----5-----2----3-----x-
D F#m Gmaj B5
Chord names are relative to C major, not transposed.
Chord fingerings have not been transposed with the capo,
G and e strings should be played open with Capo on fret 2
[Intro]
D F#m D F#m
Gmaj D Gmaj D
[Verse]
D F#m D F#m
simply put i don't know if i've got the right parts
Gmaj D Gmaj D
the puzzle comes together referencing the picture on the box
D F#m D F#m
and i don't think that there's any point in fighting it
Gmaj D Gmaj D
i'd have to ignore everything my brain is telling me
[Chorus]
D F#m B5 Gmaj
as far as i can tell i think it's getting clearer
D F#m B5 Gmaj
i'm glad that i've been growing out my hair
D F#m B5 Gmaj
considering the state of everything i'm considering i think
D F#m B5 Gmaj
i'm not afraid of happiness, so i'll stop acting like i am
D F#m D F#m
Gmaj D Gmaj D
[Verse]
D F#m D F#m
put succinct i dont think it's your business at all
Gmaj D Gmaj D
to hear me bitch about the things i hate about myself
D F#m D F#m
and i dont think that its gonna be a scary change
Gmaj D Gmaj D
five years from now this whole thing's gonna feel like a blip
[Chorus]
D F#m B5 Gmaj
as far as i can tell i think it's getting clearer
D F#m B5 Gmaj
i'm glad that i've been growing out my hair
D F#m B5 Gmaj
considering the state of everything i'm considering i think
D F#m B5 Gmaj
i'm not afraid of happiness, so i'll stop acting like i am
D F#m D F#m
Gmaj D Gmaj D
[Chorus]
D F#m B5 Gmaj
as far as i can tell i think it's getting clearer
D F#m B5 Gmaj
i'm glad that i've been growing out my hair
D F#m B5 Gmaj
considering the state of everything i'm considering i think
D F#m B5 Gmaj
i'm not afraid of happiness, so i'll stop acting like i am
D F#m B5 Gmaj
maybe soon i'll integrate this new identity i've made
D F#m B5 D
but for now i'm just biding time
N.C.
til something breaks
D
How to play Melanerpes - Til Something Breaks
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 D. 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.