Nerve
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[Verso 1]
F# Bbm Ab
We both know you did me a favor
F# Bbm Ab
I couldnt fix you, hard as I tried
F# Bbm Ab
I held up the mirror, you hated the picture
F# Bbm Ab
and saw my defeat from the other side
F# Bbm Ab
Cause its hard to cheer for you when youre on their team
F# Bbm Ab
Youre playing both sides then fucking me
F# Bbm Ab
And you rolled your eyes when I called that night
Bbm Ab Gdim7
But you stayed cause Im convenient, right?
[Refrão]
F# Bbm Ab F#
What a shame, you made me think this is what I deserve
Bbm Ab F#
And youre learning on a downhill curve
Bbm Ab F#
Inconsistent, you love me then swerve
Bbm Ab F#
I feel so vacant but I dont have the nerve
Bbm Ab
To say it
F# Bbm Ab
[Verso 2]
F# Bbm Ab F#
We both know I see through you
Bbm Ab F#
God, I know you so well
Bbm Ab F#
Not sure what to say except its a shame
Bbm Ab Bbm
Youre comfortable locked in your chemical cage
[Ponte]
Ab Bbm
I laid in your bed when you were all blue
Ab Bbm
and painted you golden till you told me not to
Ab
My white knuckle grip on your potential
F#
I waited
F#m
And waited
[Refrão]
F# Bbm Ab F#
What a shame, you made me think this is what I deserve
Bbm Ab F#
And youre learning on a downhill curve
Bbm Ab Gdim7
Inconsistent, you love me then swerve
F#m
I waited
Bbm Ab Gdim7
Cause I loved you, and I still do but
[Refrão]
F# Bbm Ab
What a shame, will you change for her
F# Bbm Ab
after I put in all the hard work
F# Bbm Ab
to explain how to be human
F# Bbm Ab
now youll be a good man for someone new and
Outro
F# Bbm Ab
I will lay down
F# Bbm Ab Gdim7
I will lay down
(end on F#)
How to play Nerve
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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.