Royal Screw Up
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G#m A E C#m D A G#m
I am a liar and my truths are shackled in
A E
My dungeon of fire
C#m D A G#m
I'm the princess of screwing up
A E
And you wear your armor
C#m D A G#m
And you save pretty girls like me
A E
But I'm not so pretty
A E
When I am naked
A E
You are a mirror
A E
Say I'm the fairest of all
G#m A E C#m D A G#m
I am "fake it 'til you make it" in a can
A E
And you have a calmness
C#m D A G#m
That I could ne-ver understand
A E
But you let me in and
A E
You will regret it
A E
'Cause I'm only looking
A E
For my skewed reflection in you
G#m A E C#m D A G#m
Fallen out of what I thought was love
A E
'Cause you are a question
C#m D A G#m
That I thought I could solve
A E
But you don't need solving
C#m D A G#m
You're just not what I want and
A E
I want an answer
A E
To all my problems
A E
There's not an answer
A E
I am the problem for me
G#m A E
Now and always
C#m D A G#m
I will break my own bones
A E
'Til my legs stop walking
C#m D A G#m
And my bed is my throne
A E
My room is a kingdom
C#m D A G#m
For the princess of screwing up
A E
And I'll be the dragon
A E
I'll hold me captive
A E
My world is sinking
A E
And I am the captain of
G#m A E
It all
G#m A E
Of it all
G#m A E
Of it all
G#m A E
Of it all
G#m A
Mm--mm
How to play Royal Screw Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#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.