Silly Words
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Capo 3
Intro: Cadd9 Em D
verse 1
Cadd9
Sometimes it's easier to cry
Em
to let emotions intertwine
D D
when all I feel is that I failed another time
Cadd9
please don't ask why
verse 2
Cadd9
I can't pretend nor risk a smile
Em D
I just don't feel like it is right
D
I'm not enough and that I'll let my mind now
D
over and over again
Bridge
Cadd9 Em
until I feel stronger
D (hold)
that's what I think
but my heart doesn't feel the strength yet
verse 3
Cadd9
Sometimes it gets a little much
Em D
when all the things are left undone
I'm asking what the hell is wrong with me?
Cadd9 Em
Sometimes I just miss my family
D
more than anything
[Refrão] Cadd9
and I never wanna grow up
Em
never wanted to grow up
D
never wanted grow up
Cadd9
and I never wanna grow up
Em D
never wanted to grow uuuuuup
Cadd9 Em
don't be so hard on yourself
D
those silly words won't help
you'll dig your hole
and as you fall
the darkness disappears
Cadd9 Em
I guess that Murphy's law
D
the way the world goes on
say I'm enough, then sit up and keep moving on
verse 4
Cadd9 Em
Sometimes the simple things the worst
D
the ones that I have problems with
I'm so shy and god knows why
I'm scared of pretty much anything
Cadd9 Em
I keep the door locked to my soul
D
try to ignore what I look for
responsibility, dream and possibility
and what's reality?
Cadd9 Em
I messed it up and tried too hard
D
but there's no time to make it right
I could have don't better
If I had let my heart decide
[Refrão] Cadd9
and I never wanna grow up
Em
never wanted to grow up
D
never wanted grow up
Cadd9
and I never wanna grow up
Em D
never wanted to grow uuuuuup
Cadd9 Em
don't be so hard on yourself
D
those silly words won't help
you'll dig your hole
and as you fall
the darkness disappears
Cadd9 Em
I guess that Murphy's law
D
the way the world goes on G
say I'm enough, then sit up and keep moving on
How to play Silly Words
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 Cadd9. 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.