Phobia
View chords used in this chart
E: 0-2-2-1-0-0
Esus4: 0-0-2-2-0-0
C#m/E: 0-0-2-1-2-0
B7: 0-2-1-2-0-0
[Verso 1]
E
You say jump but I hate heights
E
I've fallen down a hundred times
Esus4
But I can't seem to land on my feet
E
So I go into fight or flight
E
The very moment we lock eyes
Esus4
Now I can't breathe when you're close to me
[Pré-Refrão]
C#m/E
And I don't wanna let you down
Esus4
I don't wanna kiss your mouth
E B7
And turn the sweetness into to something bitter
[Refrão]
C#m/E
I think I'm scared of love
Esus4
Got that phobia
E
I think I'm scared of love
B7
Got that phobia
C#m/E
I think I'm scared of us
Esus4
When I'm holdin' ya
E
I think I'm scared of love
B7
Got that phobia
[Verso 2]
E
I want you but I'm torn inside
E
'Cause fear keeps cutting through my mind
Esus4
And I'm split in two when I'm close to you
[Pré-Refrão]
C#m/E
And I don't wanna wake up now
Esus4
Hung over on my friend's couch
E B7
The emptiness you left just getting bigger
[Refrão]
C#m/E
I think I'm scared of love
Esus4
Got that phobia
E
I think I'm scared of love
B7
Got that phobia
C#m/E
I think I'm scared of us
Esus4
When I'm holdin' ya
E
I think I'm scared of love
B7
Got that phobia
B7
Got that phobia
[Ponte]
C#m/E*
And I don't wanna let you down
Esus4*
I don't wanna kiss your mouth
E B7
And turn the sweetness into something bitter
[Refrão]
C#m/E
I think I'm scared of love
Esus4
Got that phobia
E
I think I'm scared of love
B7
Got that phobia
C#m/E
I think I'm scared of us
Esus4
When I'm holdin' ya
E
I think I'm scared of love
B7
Got that phobia
B7*
Got that phobia
How to play Phobia
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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.