Mr Brightside
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[Verso 1]
C
Coming out of my cage
F
And I've been doing just fine
F
Gotta gotta be down
F
Because I want it all
C
It started out with a kiss
F
How did it end up like this?
F
It was only a kiss
F
It was only a kiss
[Verso 2]
C
Now I'm falling asleep
F
And she's calling a cab
F
While he's having a smoke
F
And she's taking a drag
C
Now they're going to bed
F
And my stomach is sick
F
And it's all in my head
[Pré-Refrão]
Am
But she's touching his chest
G
Now, he takes off her dress
F
Now, let me go
Am G
And I just can't look it's killing me
F
They're taking control
[Refrão]
C F Am
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
G C
Swimming through sick lullabies
F Am
Choking on your alibis
G C
But it's just the price I pay
F Am
Destiny is calling me
G C F
Open up my eager eyes
Am G
Cause I'm Mister Brightside
[Verso 3]
C
Coming out of my cage
F
And I've been doing just fine
F
Gotta gotta be down
F
Because I want it all
C
It started out with a kiss
F
How did it end up like this?
F
It was only a kiss
F
It was only a kiss
[Verso 4]
C
Now I'm falling asleep
F
And she's calling a cab
F
While he's having a smoke
F
And she's taking a drag
C
Now they're going to bed
F
And my stomach is sick
F
And it's all in my head
[Pré-Refrão]
Am
But she's touching his chest
G
Now, he takes off her dress
F
Now, let me go
Am G
And I just can't look it's killing me
F
They're taking control
[Refrão]
C F Am
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
G C
Swimming through sick lullabies
F Am
Choking on your alibis
G C
But it's just the price I pay
F Am
Destiny is calling me
G C F
Open up my eager eyes
Am G
Cause I'm Mister Brightside
How to play Mr Brightside
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 C. 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.