Push Me Away
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Intro: D#m F# G#m (x2)
[Verso 1]
D#m
The twists and turns that brought
F# G#m
us here will mend our swollen hearts
D#m
Pull the stitches from our skin
F# G#m
the scars show who we are
[Verso 2]
D#m
Black as coal the undertow
F# G#m
weights down our heavy heads
D#m
The lonely road that leads to
F# G#m
home might bring us to our death
[Refrão]
D#m G#m
Push me away Hide me in the
B
closet if you're afraid of
F# C#/F
who I am Who are you to
D#m G#m
Push me away Hide me in the
B
closet if you're afraid of
F# C#/F
who I am Who are you to
D#m F# G#m D#m F# G#m
Push me away
[Verso 3]
D#m
Rusted blades disintegrate
F# G#m
the words that matter most
D#m
You always swallow bitter
F#
pills from the ones
G#m
you hold so close
[Refrão]
D#m G#m
Push me away Hide me in the
B
closet if you're afraid of
F# C#/F
who I am Who are you to
D#m G#m
Push me away Hide me in the
B
closet if you're afraid of
F# C#/F
who I am Who are you to
Push me away
Instrumental: D#m B G#m B
[Ponte]
D#m B
For all of those that hate
this hate this if you will
G#m
I can't do much to change
B
you but this is how I feel
D#m
Tomorrow come sunrise I'll
B G#m
still be who I am And you'll
just be a danger cause
B
you'll never understand
[Refrão]
D#m G#m
Push me away Hide me in the
B
closet if you're afraid of
F# C#/F
who I am Who are you to
D#m G#m
Push me away Hide me in the
B
closet if you're afraid of
F# C#/F
who I am Who are you to
D#m
Push me away
F# G#m
Push me away
D#m
Push me away
How to play Push Me Away
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D#m. 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.