Poison Arrow
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“Poison Arrow” performed by ABC Copyright © 1982
Harmonic Transcription by Tyler Burns 2008
Verse Key: E Minor
Verse 1
Em
If I were to say to you
D/A Bm
"Can you keep a secret?"
Em
Would you know just what to do
D/A Bm
Or where to keep it?
Em
Then I say"I love you"
D/A Bm
And foul the situation
Em
"Hey girl I thought we were
D/A Bm
The right combination".
Pre-Chorus 1 & 2
G
Who broke my heart?
G/F#
You did, you did
Em7
Bow to the target,
D/A
Blame Cupid, Cupid
G/B
You think you're smart
D D#dim
Stupid, Stupid.
Chorus
Em D/A Bm
Shoot that poison arrow through my hea-------rt
Em D/A Bm
Shoot that poison arrow
(repeat)
Verse 2
Em
No rhythm in cymbals
D/A Bm
No tempo in drums
Em
Love on arrival
D/A Bm
She comes when she comes
Em
Right on the target
D/A Bm
But wide of the mark
Em
What I thought was fire
D/A Bm
Was only the spark
Em D/A Bm
The sweetest melody
Em D/A Bm
Is an unheard refrain
Em D/A Bm
So lower your sights,
Em
Yeah but raise your aim
D/A Bm
Raise your aim
Bridge
Em
I thought you loved me but it seems you don't care
I care enough to know I can never love you
Pre-Chorus 3
G
Who broke my heart?
G/F#
You did, you did
Em7
Bow to the target,
D/A
Blame Cupid, Cupid
G/B
You think you're smart
D D#dim
Stupid, Stupid.
G/B
Right from the start
D D#dim
When you knew we would part
How to play Poison Arrow
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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.