Powerful
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[Intro ]
D D F G
D D F G
[Verso 1]
D F C G
We've created a horrible world and now there is no escape
D F G C
We wanna be ourselves, we wanna be who we are
D F G
But who am I? I don't know where I stand in this life
D F
Still I know the answer's not giving up
G C D
I will reach the dream before I die
[Refrão]
D
I was damaged now I'm beautiful
Bb
I was hurt now I'm powerful
G
When you tried to feed off me
Bb C
I stood up on my feet
D
So I wish I could escape my head
Bb
There's too much going on in there
G Bb A
All the things you said which showed me who I am
[Verso 2]
D
And I am fucking strong
Bb
And I will carry on
G
I know I don't belong here
Bb C
I've got something more to prove
D
Shut up and watch me as I fly
Bb
Don't try to tear me down
G
I've tried a million times
Bb C
And sweetheart I'm still here
[Refrão]
D
I was damaged now I'm beautiful
Bb
I was hurt now I'm powerful
G
When you tried to feed off me
Bb C
I stood up on my feet
D
So I wish I could escape my head
Bb
There's too much going on in there
G Bb A
All the things you said which showed me who I am
[Verso 3]
D F C G
We've created a horrible world and now there is no escape
D F G C
We wanna be ourselves, we wanna be who we are
D F G
But who am I? I don't know where I stand in this life
D F
Still I know the answer's not giving up
G C D
I will reach the dream before I die
[Verso 4]
D F G
We've created a horrible world and now there is no escape
D F G
We wanna be ourselves, we wanna be who we are today
D F G
But who am I? I don't know where I stand in this little world
D
Still I know
F G
I will reach the dream before I die
[Refrão]
D
I was damaged now I'm beautiful
Bb
I was hurt now I'm powerful
G
When you tried to feed off me
Bb C
I stood up on my feet
D
So I wish I could escape my head
Bb
There's too much going on in there
G Bb A
All the things you said which showed me who I am
[Ponte]
Dm
And I am fucking strong
F
And I will carry on
G
I know I don't belong here
G
I've got something more to prove
Dm
Shut up and watch me as I fly
F
Don't try to tear me down
G
You've tried a million times
G
But sweetheart I'm still here
Outro
Dm
And I am fucking strong
F
And I will carry on
G
I know I don't belong here
G
I've got something more to prove
Dm
Shut up and watch me as I fly
F
Don't try to tear me down
G
You've tried a million times
G
But sweetheart I'm still here
D
I was damaged now I'm beautiful
F G
I was hurt now I'm powerful
How to play Powerful
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 D. 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.