Rumor Mill
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CAPO 4
Intro:
D A B G
D A G
Verse 1:
D
Here we go again,
A B
It's like you're calling all the shots before I shoot them
G
and I hate that.
D
Every time I turn my back I wonder what you'll
A B
say to make me sound like someone different
G
It's not worth it anymore
Break:
B G A
We've been picking up the pieces Leaving all the dust behind.
B G A
Sick of all the pressure, you're just wasting time
Chorus:
G D
And I don't ever wanna know what it feels like
A B
to be a shadow of myself
G D A
and I don't ever wanna come back down from this feeling
G D A B
What makes you think that you know what's better for me
G D A
And I don't think you wanna see what's underneath
your made up version of me.
Intro repeat
Verse 2: (slightly different than V1)
D B
There you go again believing that the truth is what you're reading
G D
Talk some shit I haven't heard before.
D D
If you've got something to say (Don't wanna talk about it)
B B
If you need someone to blame (Don't wanna cry about it)
G D
I measure life in minutes but these critics think they've got me figured out
Break repeat
Chorus repeat
Short Instrumental:
Bridge:
B G
I lost the strength to keep my grip on the reality that
D
everything from day to day is
A
Fading from my memory
B F#m
But I'll never let this grow
G
out of my control and watch your steps so
A D
you don't fall into this hole you've dug alone
D
this hole you've dug alone
Chorus repeat ;B>
How to play Rumor Mill
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.