Potemkin
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Intro
4x E C# Abm7 Gm7 F#7 B7
[Verso 1]
E C# Abm7 Gm7 F#7 B7
How'd I get back here again?
E C# Abm7 Gm7 F#7 B7
I thought I left it in the pen
E C# Abm7 Gm7 F#7 B7
Least I still got my mind
E C# Abm7 Gm7 F#7 B7
Die again, get up and try
[Refrão]
E7 Bm7
And my head gets dark
A7 D7 G#m7
'Cause I know what I could be, but
C#m7 G7
Something's leavin' me
Amaj7 D7
And if I just hate me more
G#7 G7 F#m7
Maybe I'll find the door to my ends
F7 E
And give up the scheme
Solo
4x E C# Abm7 Gm7 F#7 Bdim
[Verso 2]
E C# Abm7 Gm7 F#7 B7
I think this mess has got to end
E C# Abm7 Gm7 F#7 B7
If I keep it up, I know I'll bend
E C# Abm7 Gm7 F#7 B7
Breakin' down all the time
E C# Abm7 Gm7 F#7 B7
Losin' the plot while in my prime
[Refrão]
E7 Bm7
And my head gets dark
A7 D7 G#m7
'Cause I know what I could be, but
C#m7 G7
Something's leavin' me
Amaj7 D7
And if I just hate me more
G#7 G7 F#m7
Maybe I'll find the door to my ends
F7 E
And give up the scheme
E7 Bm7
And my head gets dark
A7 D7 G#m7
'Cause I know what I could be, but
C#m7 G7
Something's leavin' me
Amaj7 D7
And if I just hate me more
G#7 G7 F#m7
Maybe I'll find the door to my ends
F7 E
And give up the scheme
How to play Potemkin
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 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.