Pardon Me
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G D
Pardon me for my lack of excitement,
Em C
But I’m not entirely thrilled.
G
Stutter when I talk,
D
Flail around as I walk,
Em C
Yeah the moment’s been killed.
G D Em C
And I’m not good at this no, not all.
G D Em C
I’m not good at this.
G D
I’m a wreck and I know it,
Em C
And I tend to show it every chance that I get.
G D Em
Butterflies in the skies, they just fly on by.
C
Yeah they’re making me sick.
G D Em C
They don’t flutter about, I’d do without.
G D Em C
All they do is kick.
G D Em C
Mean it truly,
G D Em C
Sincere heart.
G D Em C
Why do you do this to me?
G D Em C
Tear me apart.
G D Em C
Mean it truly,
G D Em C
Sincere heart.
G D Em C
Why do you do this to me?
G D Em C
Tear me apart.
G
I got my eyes set on you,
D
My heart is burning red.
Em
All of my words come out wrong,
C
Run circles in my head.
G
You had me and I melted,
D
In the palm of your hand.
Em
You know it yes I felt it,
C
You’ll never understand.
G D Em C
Mean it truly,
G D Em C
Sincere heart.
G D Em C
Why do you do this to me?
G D Em C
Tear me apart.
G D Em C
Mean it truly,
G D Em C
Sincere heart.
G D Em C
Why do you do this to me?
G D Em C
Tear me apart.
How to play Pardon Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.