Self Inflicted
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D
D F#m
Remember when I dove into the ground
G D
And I got a bloody knee under my skin
F#m
A scar from wiping out
G Bm
It brings back the memories
G A
Every bone’s been broken
My heart is still wide open and
D
I can’t stop
A Bm
Don’t care if I lose
F#m G
Baby, you are the weapon I choose
A
These wounds are self-inflicted
D A Bm
I’m going down in flames for you
F#m G
Baby, you are the weapon I choose
A G
These wounds are self-inflicted
A
One more thing I’m addicted to
D
D F#m
With each scar there’s a map that tells a story
G D
What a souvenir of young love’s like
F#m G F#m
Jumpin out an airplane right in a tidal wave of
G
An ocean
A
Of emotion
My heart rips me wide open
(Chorus)
D
Bm G
And I cover up these scars (we break up, we make up, then we break up)
Bm G
And I cant stop seeing stars (I’m so knocked out whenever you’re around)
D
(Chorus)x2
How to play Self Inflicted
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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.