Philistine
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Intro: A Bm D E
verse 1
A Bm
Pretty Philistine, knocking back the rosé wine
D E
did you think that at the time, things would ever change
A Bm
You stole your eyes straight from july, and your lips from June
D E A
When they asked you for the Earth, you took them to the Moon
[Refrão]
D E A
And oh what a fabulous fall from grace
D E A
And what a magical mess youve made
D E A
still not a freckle sits out of place
D E A
pretty Philistine
verse 2
A Bm
Pretty Philistine, I used to wish that you were mine
D E
Whilst the others stood in line, i would never wait
A Bm
All the stories became true, he didnt marry
D E
and now theres nothing left to do but contemplate
[Refrão]
D E A
And oh what a difference a decade makes
D E A
And what a magical mess youve made
D E A
still not a wrinkle sits out of place
D E A
pretty philistine
Fill
A Bm D E (x2)
Bridge
A Bm
One more time before you go
D E
Back to the place you've known all your life
A Bm
I've never understood
D E
how someone who looks so good could feel so low
Outro
A Bm
One more time before you go
D E
Back to the place you've known all your life
A Bm
I've never understood
D E
how someone who looks so good could feel so low
How to play Philistine
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 A. 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.