Merciful Wound
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[Verso 1]
F C
Im 17 again, fumbling and modest.
F C
Same old couch and that same silly promise that
F Am
Its just you and me and no one else will ever see
Dm F C
If thats enough for you, babe, its fine by me.
[Refrão]
F C F C
This merciful wound that you left on my heart
F
I'm grateful for the bleeding
Dm C
keeps me from falling apart
F Am
I just keep following you
G
but youre the one thats lost
F Dm
all I know all I know all I know
C
thats just the cost
[Verso 2]
F C F C
Of waiting on promises we cant fulfill
F C F C
Wishing on teardrops that it could be real.
F C
You were mine for so long, mine in my mind
Dm F C
Knowing the truth has made it harder to find.
F C F C
Now its locked away, all the love that we made
Dm F C
But if thats your treasure, babe, its enough for me.
[Refrão]
F C F C
This merciful wound that you left on my heart
F
I'm grateful for the bleeding
Dm C
keeps me from falling apart
F Am
I just keep following you
G
but youre the one thats lost
F Dm
all I know all I know all I know
C
thats just the cost
[Ponte]
F
Is absinthe still your lullaby?
Dm
Do you still feel the need?
F
when you lift your head and close your eyes,
C Dm
Do you still see me?
F
so many questions, but of one thing Im sure
C
Im in love with the scar you left
I hope you like yours.
[Refrão]
F C F C
This merciful wound that you left on my heart
F
I'm grateful for the bleeding
Dm C
keeps me from falling apart
F Am
I just keep following you
G
but youre the one thats lost
F Dm
all I know all I know all I know
C
thats just the cost
How to play Merciful Wound
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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.