Shock Value
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[Verso 1]
D A
I like to make 'em smile
Bm F#m
Telling lies right to their face
D A
They call me sinister and vile
Bm F#m
God I live to entertain
D A
I choose a character in style
Bm
Play it up just like a game
F#m
This ain't Monopoly
Bm A
They take me in, they start a trial
E
Yeah they think that I'm insane
N.C.
But they love watching me
[Refrão]
D A
I give them just enough
F#m
Like a free preview
E
They all like the show
D
But it's nothing new
A F#m
I do all the things they're afraid to do
E
Call it shock value
D A F#m E
[Verso 2]
D A
I think that she's a mess
Bm F#m
By that I really mean myself
D A
She takes over my head
Bm F#m
Like I'd become somebody else
D A
And I smile but I'm dead
Bm F#m
Like I climb six feet down
Bm A
They call it metamorphosis
E N.C.
'Til they taste the blood on my mouth
[Refrão]
D A
I give them just enough
F#m
Like a free preview
E
They all like the show
D
But it's nothing new
A F#m
I do all the things they're afraid to do
E
Call it shock value
D A F#m E
[Ponte]
D A
I get home at six AM
F#m E
Just feeling dirty again
D A
Take a shower to wash off my sins
F#m E
The holy water is burning my skin
Bm C#m
Can I get it all off my chest?
D Dm
Confessing to a God that don't exist
[Refrão]
D A
Gave them just enough
F#m
Like a free preview
N.C
They all liked the show
N.C.
But it won't be renewed
D A F#m
I did all the things they're afraid to do
E
Call it shock value
D A F#m E
Call it shock value
D A F#m E
N.C
Shock value
How to play Shock Value
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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.