Pitseleh - Elliott Smith
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Em D/F# Em D/F#
I'll tell you why i don't want to know where you are
Em A7 D/F# G7M
I got a joke i been dying to tell you
Em D/F# Em D/F#
A silent kid is looking down the barrel
Em A7 D/F# G7M
To make the noise that i kept so quiet
Em A7
Kept it from you, pitseleh
 
( D Bm7 A7 )
( D Bm7 A7 )
( D Bm7 A7 )
( D Bm7 A7 )
 
Em D/F# Em D/F#
I'm not what's missing from your life now
Em A7 D/F# G7M
I could never be the puzzle pieces
Em D/F#
You say that God makes problems
Em D/F#
Just to see what you can stand
Em A7 D/F# G7M
Before you do as the devil pleases
Em A7
Give up the things you love
 
( D Bm7 A7 )
( D Bm7 A7 )
( D Bm7 A7 )
( D Bm7 A7 )
 
G F# Em D Em D Em A7 D G
No one deserves it
 
Em D/F# Em D/F#
The first time i saw you i knew it would never last
Em A7 D/F# G7M
I'm not half what i wish i was
Em D/F#
I'm so angry
Em D/F#
I don't think it'll ever pass
Em A7 D/F# G7M
And i was bad news for you just because
Em A7
I never meant to hurt you
 
( D Bm7 A7 )
( D Bm7 A7 )
( D Bm7 A7 )
( D Bm7 A7 )

How to play Pitseleh

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Em. 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.

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