Mouthpiece
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capo 2nd fret
G#m
The disengagement of the bubbleâ??s hypnotizing
F#
Some say below the doughy crust the beast is rising
E
We like to talk about the past
C#m
We like to talk about the past
G#m
We talk about the past like itâ??s the strangest dream
F#
We repeat the thing we never dreamed weâ??d do
E
I understand that sometimes we all must dance with fuckery
C#m
But everybodyâ??s pissing in the well of our suffering
G#m
I want to breathe in all the ashes of the books they tried to burn
F#
I want to feel the pages in my skin and understand the words
E
Castrate fiction, call it circumstance
C#m
They say her wanderings are dangerous
G#m F7
All she wants to do is dance
G7 F7
Dance
G#m F7 G7 F7
Question periodâ??s over, donâ??t you feel it, I do
G#m
Youâ??ll be pummeled by the certainty of minions
F#
Itâ??s a puppet show, a theatre of opinions
E
A Chorus of flack
C#m
Feeder of the pack
G#m
You can hear the shaky timbre of the voices most alone
F#
Yeah itâ??s easier to sing within the crowd
E
Those who pretend to believe hardest might actually begin to
C#m
The nature of the bliss the warmth of ignorance gives into
G#m
I want to breathe in all the ashes of the books they tried to burn
F#
I want to taste resilience on my tongue and love beyond concern
E
Mass-grave subtlety, leave it for the birds
C#m
They say the world it might be dangerous
G#m
But all it seems to do is turn
G#m F7 G7 F7
Bitten by the hand that feeds you
G#m F7 G7 F7
Holding to what youâ??re beholden to
(Question periodâ??s over, donâ??t you feel it? I do)
G#m F7 G7 F7
Bitten by the hand that feeds you
(Question periodâ??s over, donâ??t you feel it? I do)
G#m F7 G7 F7 G#m
Holding to what youâ??re beholden to
How to play Mouthpiece
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 G#m. 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.