Self Destruct
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Intro:
| F#m | A | C#m | B C#m | It repeats this progression for the whole song!
Verse:
F#m
Is there anyone there to guide you?
A
Anyone to stand beside you?
C#m B C#m
See no one, nothing but your fear
F#m
You breathe despair, must feel so lonely
A
Do you feel like you're the one and only?
C#m B C#m
Disappointment follows you around
F#m
You tell yourself â??they'll never break meâ?
A
But you're a wreck and you're sick of hating
C#m B C#m
Fighting ghosts that no one else but only you can see
F#m
You got to ask what are your choices
A
To keep going or obey the voices
C#m B C#m
This world is sick and it's building up to self-destruct
| F#m | A | C#m | B C#m |
F#m
They reject your own direction
A
You lost all connections
C#m B C#m
Paralyzed and desensitized, blinded by the lights
F#m
You tricked yourself you know it
A
But you just don't want to show it
C#m B C#m
Recognizing and embracing triumph in defeat
F#m
There's a whisper going through your senses
A
Telling you to build higher fences
C#m B C#m
No one's allowed inside to pray on your demise
F#m
Your mind's set on disaster
A
The end's approaching fast and
C#m B C#m
This world is sick and it's building up to self destruct
INNSERT SOLO HERE Chords: | F#m | A | C#m | B C#m | X4
F#m
You tell yourself â??they'll never break meâ?
A
But you're a wreck and you're sick of hating
C#m B C#m
Fighting ghosts that no one else but only you can see
F#m
You got to ask what are your choices
A
To keep going or obey the voices
C#m B C#m
This world is sick and it's building up to self-destruct
| F#m | A | C#m | B C#m | X2
F#m
How to play Self Destruct
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#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.