Precious Illusions
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
1st traste
by Alanis Morissette
from new album 'under rug swept'
transcribed by Christian Reindel (creindel@gmx.de)
any questions or corrections- e-mail me
only the chords for this beautiful song
tune high 1/2 step or capo on 1.fret
D C G F A Bb
F :|--2---------0-----1---------1---|
C :|--3----1----3-----1----2----3---|
G#:|--2----0----0-----2----2----3---|
D#:|--0----2----0-----3----2----3---|
A#:|-------3----2-----3----0----1---|
F :|------------3-----1-------------|
Verse 1
D C
you'll rescue me right? in the exact same way they never did
D C
I'll be happy right? when your healing powers kick in
D C
you'll complete me right? then my life can finally begin
D C
I'll be worthy right? only when you realize the gem I am
D G C D
but this won't work now the way it once did
D G C D
and I won't keep it up even though I would love to
D G C D
once I know who I'm not then I'll know who I am
D G C D
but I know I won't keep on playing the victim
Chorus 1
C G
these precious illusions in my head
D C
did not let me down when I was defenseless
G
and parting with them is like
F D
parting with invisible best friends
Verse 2
D C
this ring will help me yet as will you knight in shining armor
D C
this pill will help me yet as will these boys gone though like water
D G C D
but this won't work as well as the way it once did
D G C D
cuz I want to decide between survival and bliss
D G C D
and though I know who I'm not I still don't know who I am
D G C D
but I know I won't keep on playing the victim
Chorus 2
C G
these precious illusions in my head
D C
did not let me down when I was a kid
G
and parting with them is like
F D
parting with childhood best friends
Interlude
G Bb F D
I've spent so long firmly looking outside me
G Bb F A
I've spent so much time living in survival mode
Verse 3
D G C D
but this won't work as well as the way it once did
D G C D
cuz I want to decide between survival and bliss
D G C D
and though I know who I'm not I still don't know who I am
D G C D
but I know I won't keep on playing the victim
Chorus 3
C G
these precious illusions in my head
D C
did not let me down when I was defenseless
G
and parting with them is like
F D
parting with invisible best friends
C G
these precious illusions in my head
D C
did not let me down when I was a kid
G
and parting with them is like
F D
parting with childhood best friends
Outro
C G D
C G F
D
End.
How to play Precious Illusions
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.