Prescription For Love
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Intro
Em G C G D x2
[Verso 1]
Em
For the first time
G C G D
I can't recognize myself
Em G
Try to get better
C G D
Even with professional help
Em G
But therapy's a bandage and I am the wound
C G D
Yeah, I've done some damage I'll never undo
Em G
So I dyed my hair and carved ink in my skin
C G {Bm}
To cover up all the things I hate within
[Refrão]
Em G
I need to change and learn to run away
C G D
A prescription for love that I'll never take
Em G
I need to change and cut off yesterday
C G D
Cause the things that hurt the most are the things that feel safe
Em G
Run away, run away
C G D
Run away from the way I was raised
Em G
Run away, run away
C Bm G
And learn to make permanent change
{Instrumental}
Em G C G D x2
[Verso 2]
Em
I thought a lot about it
G
The grief comes in waves
C
I killed the man I'm supposed to be
G D
Closed the doors of fate
Em G
Self-sabotage with every chance that I get
C G D
Cause I don't deserve love I'm a means to an end
[Ponte]
Em G
I'm always screaming on the inside
C G D
Trying to find a way out
Em G
Of this horrible bodysuit I'm wearing
C D {G}
But life has lowered me down
[Refrão]
Em G
I need to change and learn to run away
C G D
A prescription for love that I'll never take
Em G
I need to change and cut off yesterday
C G D
Cause the things that hurt the most are the things that feel safe
Em G
Run away, run away
C G D
Run away from the way I was raised
Em G
Run away, run away
C Bm G
And learn to make permanent change
Em G C Bm G
And learn to make permanent change
How to play Prescription For Love
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.