Ruins
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[Intro ]
| Em | G | C | D |
[Verso 1]
Em G
She showed up wearing one of his old t-shirts
C
I tried not to look panicked but she knows it hurt
D
Damn this woman is a piece of work
Em
Pretend to be on my phone to collect myself
G
And I hate that I show so much weakness
C
And I wish that I could show a lot less
D
I know hes clocked me in this dress there it is
(Em)
That look he gives when hes stressed
[Refrão]
Em
Take him, you can have him
G
I could sense something was happening
C
Fucking cupid, Im not stupid
D
This was always gonna end in ruins
G
Take him, you can have him
Bm
I could sense something was happening
C
Fucking cupid Im not stupid
D
This was always gonna end in ruins
[Verso 2]
Em G
She took over the group and they were all my friends
C
Shes laughing in the kitchen and I want her dead
D
This party sucks its soul destroying
Em
And everyone here is drunk and annoying
G
And I hate that I show so much weakness
C
And I wish that I could show a lot less
D
I know hes clocked me in this dress there it is
That look he gives when hes stressed
Interlude
| Em | G | C | D |
[Refrão]
Em
Take him, you can have him
G
I could sense something was happening
C
Fucking cupid, Im not stupid
D
This was always gonna end in ruins
G
Take him, you can have him
Bm
I could sense something was happening
C
Fucking cupid Im not stupid
D4 D
This was always gonna end in ruins
[Ponte]
Em G
If she thinks you have moved on
C
If she thinks that is her song
D
She should listen to the second verse
Em
And shed realise its not hers
G
If she thinks that I believe
C
In her weak apology
D4
All the things that we did first
N.C.
Memories that are not hers
End-Chorus
G
Take him, you can have him
Bm
I could sense something was happening
C
Fucking cupid Im not stupid
D
This was always gonna end in ruins
G
Take him, you can have him
Bm
I could sense something was happening
C
Fucking cupid Im not stupid
D4
This was always gonna end in ruins
How to play Ruins
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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.