Phonics Failed Me
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Intro
D Bm A (x2)
verse 1
D Bm A
All the books I never finished and all the songs I skip
D Bm A D Bm A D Bm A
Everything I try to hold on but I let it slip away
Refrain 1
G A
Now I say sorry like my mother
G A
I try to swim I'm treading water
G A
Now I say sorry like my mother
G A
I try to swim I'm treading water
[Refrão] D Bm A
And it takes more to put me back together
D Bm A
And it takes more than it does to fall apart
D Bm A
And it takes more to put me back together
D Bm A
And it takes more than it does to fall apart
Bm A
And to finish what I start
Instrumental
D Bm A x2
verse 2
D Bm A
For every look I took for granted and every meal I skipped
D Bm A D Bm A D Bm A
For everything I tried to hold on but I'm losing grip
Refrain 2
G A
Now I say sorry like my mother
G A
I try to swim I'm treading water
G A
Now I say sorry like my mother
G A
I try to swim I'm treading water
Instrumental
D D D Bm A
Outro
D Bm A D Bm A
For every book I never finished and every song I skipped
How to play Phonics Failed Me
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 D. 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.