Selfish Masquerade
View chords used in this chart
Intro: C G F (x4)
[Verso 1]
C G F
If I say it's alright
C G F
Do you believe it or know
C
that I'm lying? It's okay
G
It's alright it'll get done
F C
just not tonight no not tonight
G F
But you know that I'm lying
[Pré-Refrão]
C/E F
On and on you'll see it
G
you'll waste your time
F C/E
believing The waiting will
F G
just drive you insane
[Refrão]
C G
These castles of sand are
Am F
leaving bloodstains on my hands
C G Am Bb F
Just don't you dare believe in me
C G F C G F
believe in me
[Verso 2]
C G F
When I say it's alright
C G F
I believe it I don't know
C
that I'm lying it's okay
G F
It's alright you'll get out
C
just not tonight no not tonight
G F
Well I know that you're tired
[Pré-Refrão]
C/E F
On and on you'll see it
G
you'll waste your time
F C/E
believing The waiting will
F G
just drive you insane
[Refrão]
C G
These castles of sand are
Am F
leaving bloodstains on my hands
C G Am Bb F
Just don't you dare believe in me
C G
These castles of sand are
Am F
leaving bloodstains on my hands
C G Am Bb F
Just don't you dare believe in me
believe in me
[Ponte]
G Am
Cause this is my selfish
F F G
masquerade I'll tell you
C
what you want to hear
Am G
it comes easily to me
G Am
Cause this is my selfish
F F G
masquerade I'll tell you
C
what you want to hear
Am G
it comes easily to me
[Pré-Refrão]
C/E F
On and on you'll see it
G
you'll waste your time
F C/E
believing The waiting will
F G F
just drive you insane yeah
C/E F
On and on you'll see it
G
you'll waste your time
F C/E
believing The waiting will
F G G
just drive you insane yeah
Instrumental
C G Am F C G Am Bb F
[Refrão]
C G
These castles of sand are
Am F
leaving bloodstains on my hands
C G Am Bb F
Just don't you dare believe in me
C G
These castles of sand are
Am F
leaving bloodstains on my hands
C G Am Bb F
Just don't you dare believe in me
C G
These castles of sand are
Am F
leaving bloodstains on my hands
C G Am Bb F
Just don't you dare believe in me
C G F
believe in me
How to play Selfish Masquerade
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.