Right Way To Do The Wrong Thing
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CAPO: 2
Intro: G Gadd9 G Gadd9
G C
Somehow the fair-haired boy has lost his place
Am D
Stepped from the golden light, fallen from grace
G C
Scattered promises like broken glass
Am D
Turned his heart away from all he has
[Refrão]
C D
And you can't believe and you can't explain
G C
How a heart can beat and the world can change
Am D
And it's left you wondering
C D G
If there's a right way to do the wrong thing
G C
New love's a warm surprise to a sleeping heart
Am D
We tell ourselves the old was wanting from the start
G C
Hot tears in children's eyes, for the nights he calls
Am D
Photos of in-law aunts down off the walls
[Refrão]
C D
And you can't believe and you can't explain
G C
How a heart can beat and the world can change
Am D
And it's left you wondering
C D G
If there's a right way to do the wrong thing
Bridge:
Am C
Running now, he can't come clean
G D
And she can't understand what's changing
Am C
This charade leaves her unknowing
G D C D
Everyday these cracks keep growing deeper
Instrumental: Am C G D (2x)
G C
Church scenes and blue bouquets, trailing gowns
Am D
Don't foresee the ways the world can wear us down
G C
We swear forever, with a sentimental heart
Am D
What god has joined together, now mostly falls apart
[Refrão]
C D
And you can't believe and you can't explain
G C
How a heart can beat and the world can change
Am D
And it's left you wondering
C D G
If there's a right way to do the wrong thing
Am D
And it's left you wondering
C D G
If there's a right way to do the wrong thing
How to play Right Way To Do The Wrong Thing
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.