Miserable At Best (acoustic)
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Lyrics:
-verse 1-
E5
Katie, don't cry, I know
B C#m7
You're trying your hardest
B E5
And the hardest part is letting, go
Of the nights we shared
B C#m7 B
Ocala is calling and you know it's haunting
A5 B5 C#m7 E5
But compared to your eyes, nothing shines quite as bright
A5 B5 C#m7 E5
And when we look to the sky, its not mine, but I want it so
-Pre-Chorus 1-
E5(second)
Let's not pretend like you're alone tonight
B5 C#m7
(I know he's there and)
B
You're probably hanging out and making eyes
A5
(while across the room, he stares)
B5
I bet he gets the nerve to walk the floor
B/C C#m7 B
And ask my girl to dance, she'll say yes
-Chorus 1-
A5 B5
Because these words were never easier for me to say
B/C C#m7
Or her to second guess
B
But I guess
F#m E7/G#
That I can live without you but
A5 B5 E5(second)
Without you I'll be miserable at best
-verse 2- (Changes Slightly)
(Continue from E5second]
You're all that I hoped I'd find
C#m7
In every single way
B
And everything I could give
E5(second)
Is everything you couldn't take
D#5 C#m7
Cause nothing feels like home, you're a thousand miles away
B
And the hardest part of living
A5
Is just taking breaths to stay
B5
'Cause I know I'm good for something
B/C C#m7
I just haven't found it yet
B
But I need it
-Pre-Chorus 2- (Changes Slightly)
E
Let's not pretend like you're alone tonight
B C#m7
(I know he's there and)
B
You're probably hanging out and making eyes
A5
(while across the room, he stares)
B5
I bet he gets the nerve to walk the floor
B/C C#m7 B
And ask my girl to dance, she'll say yes
-Chorus 2- (Changes Slightly)
A5 B5
Because these words were never easier for me to say
B/C C#m7
Or her to second guess
B
But I guess
F#m E7/G#
That I can live without you but
A5 B5 E7/G#
Without you I'll be miserable at best
-Instrumental-
(Continue from E7/G#) A5 B5 B/C C#m7 B
-BRIDGE-
E7/G# A5 B5 B/C C#m7 B
Ladada Ladadaaa Ladada Laaaahohoohahooh Ooh
E7/G# A5 B5
And this will be the first time in a week
B/C
That I'll talk to you
C#m7
And I can't speak
B
Been three whole days since I've had sleep
E7/G#
'Cause I dream of his lips on your cheek
A5
And I got the point that I should leave you alone
B5 B/C
But we both know that I'm not that strong
C#m7 B
And I miss the lips that made me fly
-REPEAT Pre-Chorus 1-
-LAST Chorus/OUTRO-
A5 B5
Because these words were never easier for me to say
B/C C#m7
Or her to second guess
B
But I guess
F#m E7/G#
That I can live without you but
A5 B5
Without you I'll be miserable
F#m E7/G#
And I can live without you but
A5 B5
Without you I'll be miserable
F#m E7/G#
And I can live without you but
A5 B5 E5
Oh, without you I'll be miserable at best
~Tabbed By Alan Ramirez~
How to play Miserable At Best (acoustic)
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What is the starting chord?
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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.