My Own Worst Enemy
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[Refrão]
F G Ab
God, help me get away
G F
Break the chains and set me free
Ab
From the other side of me
C# F Ab Bb F Ab Bb
I am my own worst enemy
VERSE 1
F
I caught a glimpse in my rearview mirror
Ab Bb
Of an old familiar face
F
Blurry image coming in clearer
Ab Bb
Of a past I can't erase
C# C
I could,ve sworn I put him in the ground
But looks like he's found his way out
[Refrão]F G Ab
God, help me get away
G
Break the chains and set me free
F Ab C#
From the other side of me
F G Ab
I can't fight this fight alone
G
I'll never make it on my own
F Ab
Lord Jesus, rescue me
C#
From my own worst enemy
VERSE 2
F
I'll take a step and it's right behind me
Ab Bb
Always fighting for control
F
There's a war that's raging inside me
Ab Bb
I feel the battle for my soul
C# C
It's like my shadow is dragging me around
And You are my only way out
[Refrão]F G Ab
God, help me get away
G
Break the chains and set me free
F Ab C#
From the other side of me
F G Ab
I can't fight this fight alone
G
I'll never make it on my own
F Ab
Lord Jesus, rescue me
C#
From my own worst enemy
BRIDGE
C# C
Lord, help me feed the life I'm trying to live
C#
And starve the life I'm trying to leave
Help me believe the old is dead and gone
C
And I am a new creation
[Refrão]F G Ab
God, help me get away
G
Break the chains and set me free
F Ab C#
From the other side of me
F G Ab
I can't fight this fight alone
G
I'll never make it on my own
F Ab
Lord Jesus, rescue me
C#
From my own worst enemy (2x)
How to play My Own Worst Enemy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.