Perfect
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste:
1st traste
[Chorus]
F
We suck at being perfect
G C
Spill our coffee on the carpet
Am F G C
Forget to feed our sweet, sweet cat
[Interlude]
C Dm7 Fmaj7 Fmaj7
[Verse 1]
C Fm C
We only serve some crumbles
Fm C
Of our hearts deep inside
Fm C/G
So no one knows when we stumble
E/G#
And pretend we’re alright
[Interlude]
Am G/B C C
[Verse 2]
C Fm C
We run these streets faster and faster
Fm C
To avoid the mess we make
Fm C/G
Our pockets full of proper answers
E/G#
So no one questions our faith
Am G/B C Dadd9
But folks let us remind you
[Chorus]
F
We suck at being perfect
G C
Spill our coffee on the carpet
Am F G C
Forget to feed our sweet, sweet cat for a week
[Post-Chorus 1]
F
We mess up all our promises
G C
Eat bad things that we can’t resist
E7 F G C Dm7 Fmaj7 Am G/B
We’re all a bit damaged, band-aids all around
[Interlude]
C Dm7 Fmaj7 Fmaj7
[Verse 3]
C Fm C
I bought a mask next door
Fm C
To hide the fears on my face
Fm C/G
We buy masks to make sure
E/G#
That we can face another day
Am G/B C Dadd9 Dadd9
But I found out, it makes us all the same
F2 C G*
So take a change and show your face
[Bridge]
F2 C G
We are all people, trying the best we can
F2 C Dsus4
We are all seeking for love and connection
G A7sus4
Let’s be brave with our hearts
Em7/B Cadd9
Face your fears my friend
F
Again and again and again
G
And again and again and again
[Chorus]
X F
Even we suck at being perfect
G C
Spill our coffee on the carpet
Am F G C
Forget to feed our sweet, sweet cat for a week
[Post-Chorus 2]
F
We miss our best friend's birthday
G C
Can't tell the last time we've prayed
E7 F
Curse drivers on the highway
G Am
Why cant they drive
F G Am
Can we leave our ‘trying-to-be-perfect’ behind
F G
Oh, can we please stop hiding our flaws
N.C
—and be alive
[Outro]
C Dm7 Fmaj7 Am G/B C Dm7 Fmaj7 Am G/B C
How to play Perfect
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.