Purpose
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Intro:
Ocultar tablatura
(C)
e|--------0-------0-------0-------0-----|
B|----1-------1-------1-------1---------|
G|------0-------0-------0-------0-------|
D|--------------------------------------|
A|--3-------3-------3-------3-----------|
E|--------------------------------------| X 4
(same plucking as intro):
C
There must be purpose here,
F
cuz most of us keep waking up.
G F
(Don't you think it's pretty here)
Am
It's so unexpectedly predictable,
G
so sloppily intentional.?
F G
Does anyone know the punch-line yet?
C
Ooooh Ooh
F
Oh ooh ooh oh oooh
G
Ooooh oh
(strumming:)
C
There must be rhythm here,
F
cuz all of us have a heartbeat.
G F
(Don't you see the music here).
Am
Inside our ribs we tick an average of
G
60 beats a minute
F
A-rum-pum-pum-pum
G C
A-rum-pum-pum-pum-pum
C
There must be forgiveness here,
F
cuz all of us have our weaknesses.
G F
(Tell me what are your weaknesses)?
Am
I don't know myself,
G
and I'm afraid of you.
F
I'm happiest on chemicals.
Am
The goings come and
G
the comings go.
F
Forgive me I'm just an animal.
(just singing:)
There must be healing here,
cuz everybody here has been damaged.
Am
And we'll wear it like a tattoo,
C
every scar is a smile
F
To hell with the going down
Am
And we'll wear it like a tattoo,
C
every scar is a smile
F
To hell with the going down
C
To hell with the going down
(Instrumental)
C
F
G F
Am
G
F
Am
G
F
(plucking) (they sing something here, not sure what the lyrics are)
C
F
G F
C
F
G F
G (build on the G chord)
C
There must be afterlife here,
F
cuz we all pray for resurrection.
(Am) (F)
You see, the end comes quick as a bullet.
(repeat these two lines 4 times)
C
Ooooh oh
Am F G
Oh ooh ooh oh oh oooh
How to play Purpose
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 C. 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.