Selfish
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Afinação: Eb Ab Db Gb Bb EbCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Just a simple version of the song to play on guitar inspired by Julien Baker's version
[Verse 1]
D
All my friends say that I'm selfish
G
Who's to say that they're wrong
Bm
I spent a good time being selfless
G
Look at all the good it's done
[Verse 2]
D
I had a tongue that wouldn't speak
G
And a spine that wouldn't stand
Bm
All that I learned from being selfless
G
Who'd wish that on a man
[Verse 3]
D
All my friends they say I'm changing
G
From the man I once was
Bm
Hell, I can barely remember that boy
G
A midnight lamp, a burning fuzz
[Verse 4]
D
All my friends say I'm hasty
G
With woebegone apologies
Bm
I always took a certain pleasure
G
In meeting everybody's needs
[Chorus]
G A F#m
But I learned myself in solitude
`G A
I straightened up
F#m G
When the veil tore in two
G A
Chubby and thin-skinned
C D
But god how I grew
C D
Oh god, how I grew
[Verse 5]
D
All my friends say I'm crazy
G
All the crazies call me friend
Bm
All of the liars beg my pardon
G
All of the beggars let me in
[Verse 6]
D
None of my friends know my secrets
G
And it's safer that way
Bm
I guess I'm writing myself blank checks
G
For when I choose to run away
[Chorus 2]
G A F#m
But I learned myself in solitude
G A
I straightened up
F#m G
When the veil tore in two
G A
Chubby and thin-skinned
C D
But god how I grew
C D
Oh god, how I grew
How to play Selfish
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 Eb. 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.