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Intro:
G6 Em (3x)
F#
 
Verse
 
G6 Em
It was a close call
G6 Em
Sitting in the back of the room
G6
With a boy gettin' it on
Em F# C
But they didn't know
 
Em
Closing on my black eye
C Em C
Feel safe at times
Em C
Certain emblems
Em F#
Tell me it's time
 
[Refrão]
C Em F#
Serpents in my mind
C Em F#
Looking for your crimes
C Em F#
Everything changes
C Em F#
I don't want mine to this time
 
Verse
 
C Em
You enjoy sucking on dreams
C Em
So I will fall asleep with someone other than you
C Em F#
I had a thought you would take me seriously
C Em F#
And listen on
 
[Refrão]
C Em F#
Serpents in my mind
C Em F# C
 
I'm searching for your crimes
Em F#
Everything changes
C
In time
 
Verse
 
Em
You'll stay frozen in time
C
Collagen girls
Em C
Controlling minds
Em
You hold the mirror well
F# C Em F#
To everybody else
 
[Refrão]
C Em F#
Serpents in my mind
C Em F# C
Trying to forgive your crimes
Em F# C
Everyone changes in time
Em F# C Em
I hope he changes this time
 
Outro
C Em C Em F#

How to play Serpents

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G6. 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.

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