Puppet
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[Verse 1]
E
If you said "jump", I’d leap
E/A
If you said "stay", I’d cling
E/C# E/B E/A
If you said "go", I’d leave, but I wouldn’t want to
E
If you said "wait", I’d stop
E/A
In my tracks, I’m not
E/C# E/B E/A
good at giving up this tunnelvision
[Chorus]
E/A*
I’m in the palm of your
E
hands, watch me
E/A E/C#
dance just for you
E/B E/A
You feel amused yet baby
A Am
I’ll keep dancing while you wreck my
E
plans, fuck my
E/A E/C#
head baby please
E/B
Can’t you see
E/A
It’s killing me
A Am E
Being the puppet on your string
[Verse 2]
E
If you said "walk", I’d run
E/A
Chase you like the sun
E/C# E/B E/A
Till I come undone, this isn't healthy
[Chorus]
E/A*
I’m in the palm of your
E
hands, watch me
E/A E/C#
dance just for you
E/B E/A
You feel amused yet baby
A Am
I’ll keep dancing while you wreck my
E
plans, fuck my
E/A E/C#
head baby please
E/B
Can’t you see
E/A
It’s killing me
A Am
Being the puppet on your ...
[Bridge]
F#m G#m
Stringing me along on a thetered rope
A G#
Tugging on me gently untill I choke
F#m G#m
Sitting center seat, do you like the show
A B
Do you like the show, I think you like the show
F#m G#m
I'm building up the courage to walk away
A G#
Still living in the bend, like before the break
F#m G#m
You fucking puppeteer, won't you let me go
A
Will you end the show
[Chorus]
B*
I’m in the palm of your
E*
hands, watch me
A* C#*
dance just for you
B* A*
You feel amused yet baby
A* Am*
I’ll keep dancing while you wreck my
E*
plans, fuck my
A* C#*
head baby please
B*
Can’t you see
A*
It’s killing me
A* Am*
Being the puppet on your string
How to play Puppet
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.