Polyhymnia
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Intro
F#m G D X2
Bm G Em D
Bm G D G D
D G D
F#m G D
Polly won't you kick in my teeth?
F#m G D A
Burn all my songs, leave me out on the street
F#m G D
Polly won't you stand on my neck?
F#m G D A
Do what you have to, I'll write you a check
Bm G Em D X2
Bm G Em D
You tell me my words are a waste of no's
Bm G
And I said "do you love me?"
Em D
You say you don't know
Bm G Em D
And I'll live my life like a man on the ropes
Bm G
When I say "do you love me?"
Em D
Say you don't know
F#m G D
Polly won't you put out my eyes?
F#m G D A
Tell me you're sleeping with those other guys
F#m G D
And Polly won't you bite off my tongue?
F#m G D A
Make me feel heartache like when I was young
G D
Drive me out of my mind
A D
I'll be yours and you'll be mine
G D
Baby haunt me when you die
A D
Just give me time, just give me time
G D
I need pain for my art
A D
Take my lungs, break my heart
G
Just don't leave me
D
Baby stay here
A D
I can't bear to be apart
G
Baby stay here
D
Please don't leave me
A D
I can't bear to be apart
How to play Polyhymnia
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 F#m. 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.