Misery
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[Intro ]
Em D C Em D C
[Verso 1]
Em
We had a good run
D C
But now were driving just to burn the gas
Em
Call it a first love
D C
Cause were doing anything to make it last
Em
There aint no glue in the flame
D
No glass in the frame
C
Said sorry too many times
C
Still it dont mean a thing
Em
We had a good run
D C
But now were running out of things to break
[Refrão]
C
So baby, whats the hold up for?
Em
Almost at the finish, almost out that door
G C
Guess we shouldve listened to the last call bell
D Em G
Telling us its time to leave
C
Theres nothing left to say no more
D Em
Aint worth the trouble, so Ill dig that hole
G
Just bring me the shovel
C D Em
Im putting into this for it puts an end to you and me
G C D
How would you say we take this thing out back and put it out of this misery?
Interlude
Em D C
[Verso 2]
Em D C
There was a time when we were the talk of every single town
Em
I dont know where the time went
D C
We must have spent it on some burning down
Em D
Oh, there aint no glue in the flame, no glass in the frame
C
When you tell me you love me you dont mean the same
[Refrão]
C N.C.
So whats the hold up for
C D Em
Almost at the finish almost at that door
G C
Guess we should've listened to the last call bell
D Em G
Telling us its time to leave
C
Theres nothing left to say no more
D Em
Aint worth the trouble, so Ill dig that hole
G
Just bring me the shovel
C D Em
Im putting into this for it puts an end to you and me
G C D
How would you say we take this thing out back and put it out of this misery?
Interlude
Em D C D Em D C
[Refrão]
C N.C.
So baby, whats the hold up for?
C D Em
Almost at the finish almost at that door
G C
Guess we should've listened to the last call bell
D Em G
Telling us its time to leave
C
Theres nothing left to say no more
D Em
Aint worth the trouble, so Ill dig that hole
G
Just bring me the shovel
C
Put an end to this
D Em
For it puts an end to you and me
G C
I would just say we take this thing out back
D Em
And put it out of this misery
Outro
D C
Em D C
How to play Misery
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.