Roxie
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[Verso 1]
Am
I've got a brick for every window
C
Of every shop in every town
G
Where you used the wrong bathroom
D
Because someone else was around.
[Verso 2]
Am
I've got a sheet to cover up
C
Any mirror that ever lied
G
About your body, about your figure
D
About your face, about your size.
[Verso 3]
Am
I've got a hug and endless sympathy
C
For every day you went out scared
G
For every bigot in your highschool
D
And every teacher who never cared.
[Verso 4]
Am
I've got a packed bowl and some box wine
C
We can sit down on my floor
G
You can tell me about your story
D
And you will not be ignored.
[Verso 5]
Am
I've got some tea and cozy blankets
C
If you're sober, you aren't judged
G
I'm sorry if you've felt pressured,
D
Without substance, you're still enough.
[Verso 6]
Am
And I promise to weep with you
C
For the loved ones you have lost
G
When you told them who you truly were
D
And when you paid the cost.
[Verso 7]
Am
But when you've cried until your eyes hurt
C
And you can't cry anymore
G
You will wake up in the morning
D
Feeling better than before.
[Verso 8]
Am
For every little bit of hatred
C
So small that you forgot
G
Until it gets too much and piles up
D
And your walls start to rot.
[Verso 9]
Am
For every asshole with a sign
C
Standing outside every pride
G
For every priest who said you weren't enough
D
I promise you he lied.
Am
The dogwhistles and insults
C
From people who say they care,
G
But when it comes to real acceptance
D
They're the last ones to be there.
Am
And the snide remarks from parents
C
Who think that it's a phase
G
May you balance out their intolerance
D
With your passion and rage.
Am
Keep on screaming for forgotten kids
C
Out on the streets and in closets
G
I'll be out here cheering for you
D
Together we can see this through.
Am
But when you're feeling beaten down
C
'Cause fighting can be a lot
G
We can listen to our vinyls
D
We don't even have to talk.
Am
I hope you always have somebody
C
Who will listen if you're in need,
G
But if you haven't found that person yet
D
You can confide in me.
Am
And I hope that you nurture yourself
C
On nights that you're alone
G
Offer yourself the kindness and compassion
D N.C.
That ignorance had stole
How to play Roxie
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.