Revenge
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Intro
Em G C G
Em G C G
[Verso 1]
Em G C G
Staying mad is easy letting go is hard
Em G C G
But hate that feels like breathing won't get you very far
Em G C Em
Sure you've got your reasons and none of them are wrong
Em G C G
But what good's getting even if the good in you is gone?
C
Yeah I know that it's not right
Em7
And I know it's not fair
B7
And I know right now you think you do
C D
But someday you won't care
[Refrão]
G D/F#
What if what if they don't say sorry
Em7
'Cause maybe they're just not sorry
C
But what if you're still okay
G D/F#
I know that somebody put you through it
Em7
But what if they're only human
C
With a heart that still needs grace
Em7 D C G/B
What if what you're holding onto only hurts you in the end
C D Em D/F# G C D/F# G
What if forgiveness is the best kind of revenge
[Verso 2]
Em7 G C G
We're all in glass houses we're all throwing stones
Em G
But if everyone's chained to every mistake
C G
That don't leave a lotta hope
C
Right now if they walked in
Em7
The air would leave the room
B7
But someday someone that you hate
C D
Will just be someone you knew
[Refrão]
G D/F#
What if what if they don't say sorry
Em7
'Cause maybe they're just not sorry
C
But what if you're still okay
G D/F#
I know that somebody put you through it
Em7
But what if they're only human
C
With a heart that still needs grace
Em7 D C G/B
What if what you're holding onto only hurts you in the end
C D G
What if forgiveness is the best kind of revenge
D/F# Em7
(Best kind)
C
(Best kind)
[Ponte]
Em7 D
Nothing grows in bitterness
C Cm
But flowers bloom when you let go of it
[Refrão]
G D/F#
Yeah, what if what if they don't say sorry
Em7
'Cause maybe they're just not sorry
C
But what if you're still okay
G D/F#
I know that somebody put you through it
Em7
But what if they're only human
C
With a heart that still needs grace
Em7 D C G/B
What if what you're holding onto only hurts you in the end
C D Em D/F# G
What if forgiveness is the best kind of revenge
Outro
C D/F# G
Mmmmmmm mmm
Em D/F# G
C D/F# G
Mmmmmmm mmm
How to play Revenge
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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.