Poison In My Well
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[Verso 1]
C Am
All my expectations
C
You go and shoot 'em down
Am
All my birthday candles
C
You go and blow 'em out
[Pré-Refrão]
C Am
'Cause if you can't have it
C
Then nobody can have it
Am
Yeah, I know how it happens
C
You're gonna smash and grab it all
[Refrão]
Dm
The only time you're ever sorry
C
Is when you're sorry for yourself
No, it's not about me
A
No
Dm
You can't see what you can't see
You don't know how to be happy
C Am
for somebody else
C
You're bringin' clouds to my beach, salt in my tea
Dm
Poison in my well
Dm
My well,
Am C
poison in my well
C
Oh-oh
[Verso 2]
Am
Well, I can't blame you
C
For wantin' company
C
with all that misery
Am
There's no one to save you
C A
'Cause you are your own worst enemy, yeah (hey, oh)
[Refrão]
Dm
The only time you're ever sorry
C
Is when you're sorry for yourself
No, it's not about me
A
No
Dm
You can't see what you can't see
You don't know how to be happy
C Am
for somebody else
C
You're bringin' clouds to my beach, salt in my tea
Dm
Poison in my well
Dm
My well,
Am C
poison in my well
C Am
Oh-oh, poison in my well
Dm C Am
My well, poison in my well (poison in my well)
Oh-oh-oh, yeah (oh)
Dm
The only time you're ever sorry
C
Is when you're sorry for yourself
No, it's not about me
A
No
Dm
You can't see what you can't see
You don't know how to be happy
C Am
for somebody else
C
You're bringin' clouds to my beach, salt in my tea
Dm
Poison in my well
Dm
My well,
Am C
poison in my well
How to play Poison In My Well
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.