Romanticide
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Intro: Dm C Bb A7 G
verse 1
G Em Dm
Another grand surprise
G Em Dm
Your rapier wit cut me down to size
G Em Dm
You love to pass your time
G F C Bb F
Looking for ways to play the thorn in my side
G F
It's deja vu one more time
[Refrão]
C Bb G Dm
Whoever said to take it on the chin
C Bb G Dm
Whoever said that good guys always win
C Bb A7 Dm
Has never seen the sorry state I'm in
C Bb A7 G
A victim of romanticide again
verse 2
G Em Dm
My little atom bomb
G Em C Bb
This is the last time you'll do me wrong
G Em Dm
So listen when I speak
G C Bb F
I can't go on forever turning my cheek
G F
Your whipping boy's about to speak
[Refrão]
C Bb G Dm
Whoever said to take it on the chin
C Bb G Dm
Whoever said that good guys always win
C Bb A7 Dm
Has never seen the sorry state I'm in
C Bb A7 G
A victim of romanticide again
Bridge
Bb A7 Em
I've paid my bills and cleaned out my closet
Dm G
Slammed the front door tight
Bb Em
I can't believe that I ever thought
Dm G
This all would work out right
Solo: G Em Dm G Em G Bb F G F
[Refrão]
C Bb G Dm
Whoever said to take it on the chin
C Bb G Dm
Whoever said that good guys always win
C Bb A7 Dm
Has never seen the sorry state I'm in
C Bb A7 G
A victim of romanticide again
C Bb G Dm
Whoever said to get down on your knees
C Bb G Dm
Give your ground, or try your best to please
C Bb A7 Dm
Has never seen my lonely misery
C Bb A7 G
A victim of romanticide, that's me
How to play Romanticide
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 Dm. 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.