Ruthless
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Intro
C Dm Am F
[Verso 1]
C Dm
Six months, I thought it was love
Am F
You and me laying foundations
C Dm
Now you're done in a trip around the sun
Am F
One day for you to lose your patience
C Dm
We were growing like an orchid
Am F
And I tried to be all you wanted
C Dm Am
The flowers that we watered, you ripped them out
F C Dm Am
Oh my God, you're ruthless, I was foolish, I was wrong
F C Dm
Now I'm crying, I don't do this, and it's useless
Am F
Now you're gone, now that you're gone
C Dm
Did you mean every word that you said?
Am F
'Cause they burn right through me, right through
G F C Dm
Like you did, oh my God, you're ruthless
[Verso 2]
C Dm
Yeah, four days, all your messages delayed
Am F
I was spiralling, you know I love spiralling, aw, yeah
C Dm
Your mind was made, there was nothing I could say
Am F
I just felt you disengage, did you feel my heart break?
C Dm
We were growing like an orchid
Am F
And I tried to be all you wanted
C Dm Am
The flowers that we watered, you ripped them out
F C Dm Am
Oh my God, you're ruthless, I was foolish, I was wrong
F C Dm
Now I'm crying, I don't do this, and it's useless
Am F
Now you're gone, now that you're gone
C Dm
Did you mean every word that you said?
Am F
'Cause they burn right through me, right through
G F C Dm Am
Like you did, oh my God, you're ruthless
Outro
F C Dm Am F
Oh my God, you're ruthless, yeah
C Dm
Oh my God, you're ruthless, baby (Still holding on)
Am F G F
You're ruthless, baby (Still holding on, oh)
C Dm Am F
(Oh my God, you're ruthless)
C Dm Am F
(Oh my God, you're ruthless)
C Dm Am
How to play Ruthless
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.