Runner Up
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
D
You asked me to drive you to a psychic
D
And you seemed pretty scared in the car
G
But I told you you should try it
G
I don't even believe in psychics
[Verse 2]
D
Every hero needs a sidekick
D
And I'm happy just playing the part
G
But you keep sticking the knife in
G
Every time you bring him up, it's like I'm not enough
[Pre-Chorus]
G A Bm
Yeah, you keep me close till you cut me off
A D D A
'Cause you found someone just like me
G A Bm
And I'm still stuck on the thought of us
A D A N.C.
'Cause we never got the timing
[Chorus]
D G
Someone's always got a head start
Bm A
I just sit and watch from second
D G
I'm driving with the lights off
Bm A
It hurts but I'll never say it
D G
Almost enough
Bm A
So close, but so far
D Em
If I can't hold you in my arms
Bm A N.C.
Then I'll be a runner up
[Verse 3]
D
Now it's become a vicious cycle
D
You come over at midnight and ask me to put out
G
The fires you start when they break your heart
A N.C.
And I've been the answer from the start
[Pre-Chorus]
G A Bm
Yeah, you keep me close till you cut me off
A D D A
'Cause you found someone just like me
G A Bm
And I'm still stuck on the thought of us
A D D A
But I don't really mind it
[Chorus]
D G
Someone's always got a head start
Bm A
I just sit and watch from second
D G
I'm driving with the lights off
Bm A
It hurts but I'll never say it
D G
Almost enough
Bm A
So close, but so far
D Em
If I can't hold you in my arms
Bm N.C.
Then I'll be a runner up
[Outro]
D G Bm A
D G Bm
A
Then I'll be a runner up
D G
(Almost enough)
Bm A
(So close, but so far)
D G
If I can't hold you in my arms
Bm A N.C.
Then I'll be a runner up
How to play Runner Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.