Please Be Cruel
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I've seen the way he ties you down
G
To blind man's bluff in a bridal gown
D
So you beat him at his games
C N.C.
So he had to change the rules
G
[Verse 2]
G
Every word that's spoken's ringing in your ears
G
This light we look upon has gone and passed a thousand years
G
He says you're mutton dressed as lamb
G
But he's a vegetarian
D
So you live to fight another day
C N.C.
But you get weaker every way
G
[Bridge]
Em G
'Cause you're a woman who needs persuading
Em G
Never needed anybody
Em G Em D
To affect this change your life so badly needs
[Interlude]
G
[Verse 3]
G
Judas's friends have got so strong
G
It's through the way they made you carry someone else's wrong
G
I've seen the way he ties you down
G
To blind man's bluff in a bridal gown
D
So you beat him at his games
C N.C.
So he had to change the rules
G
Oh, please be cruel
G
Oh, please be cruel
G
Oh, please be cruel
[Outro]
G
Don't know if I should
G
Please be cruel
G
Please be cruel
G
Please be cruel
How to play Please Be Cruel
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.