Misunderstood
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Intro: A D G D
A
Under the surface
D
We're all the same
A
Searching for purpose
D
Running from shame
A Bm A
I'm sorry I'm not all the things that you want
Bm A Bm
All the things that you thought I should be
A
I guess I'm not like you
Bm A
Not something you're used to
Bm A
Maybe something brand new
Bm
You've never seen
A
Wish I could read your mind
D
Come on let me inside
A
I'll never waste your time
Misunderstood
Wish you could somehow see
D
That I will always be
A D
All that you want from me
A
I got your letter
D
Tell me who's to blame
A
Do you feel better
D
Causing me pain
G
So much pain
A G
I'm sorry I'm not all the things that you want
A D
All the things that you thought I should be
A
I guess I'm not like you
G
Not something you're used to
A
Maybe something brand new
D
You've never seen
A
Wish I could read your mind
D
Come on let me inside
A
I'll never waste your time
Misunderstood
Wish you could somehow see
D
That I will always be
A D
All that you want from me
D
It's my time
It's my turn
G A
And I'm ready
G D
But I need to make this on my own
D
You're not right I'm not wrong
G A G
So just let me go
A G
I'm sorry I'm not all the things that you want
A D
All the things that you thought I should be
A
Wish I could read your mind
D
Come on let me inside
A
I'll never waste your time
Misunderstood
Wish you could somehow see
D
That I will always be
A D
All that you want from me
D
You've got to let it
A
You've, you've got to let it go
D
You've got to let it
A G
You've, you've got to let it go, oh oh
D
Under the surface
A
We're all the same
How to play Misunderstood
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.