Sink Or Swim
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C5
What if the devil was a lie?
G#5
What if God did not exist?
F5
So, with all due respect
Tell me, what is death
G5
If life is just a bitch?
C5
I see the evil in their eyes
G#5
I hear the lies behind their breath
F5
They wander in the dark
They do not have a heart
G5
Don't let them take you in
Brace for impact
C5
You will pay the price
B5 D5
For betraying me
F5 B5 D5
You will pay the price
C5
You will pay the price
B5 D5
For betraying me
F5
You will pay the price
Cm
So save yourself
D#
Because the tide is rising high
G#
It's sink or swim
It's hit or miss
A#
What will you pick?
Cm
So take some action
D#
Don't let the undertow grab hold
G#
It's sink or swim
It's hit or miss
A#7
Man overboard
C5
Man overboard
C5 C5
C5
Do you believe in ghosts?
G#5
Conducting from the grave
F5
We are nothing but pawns
So move to where they want
G5
'Cause life is just a game
C5
I wrapped my hands around your throat
G#5
And a smile upon my face
F5
Squeeze until you choke
G5
I will not let go until I feel okay
C5
You will pay the price
B5 D5
For betraying me
F5.
You will pay the price
For betraying me
Cm
So save yourself
D#
Because the tide is rising high
G#
It's sink or swim
It's hit or miss
A#
What will you pick?
Cm
So take some action
D#
Don't let the undertow grab hold
G#
It's sink or swim
It's hit or miss
A#7
Man overboard
({Cm})
Man overboard
Cm
I bid farewell
D#
To you, fairweather friend
G# A#
I know someday you'll get what you deserve
Cm
And after all
D#
The bridges you have burned
G# A#
I've forgiven you for things you have done
C5
I bid farewell
C5
To you, fairweather friend
C5 C5
I know someday you'll get what you deserve
C5
And after all
D#5
The bridges you have burned
G#5 A#5
I forgive you for the things that you have done
Cm
So save yourself
D#
Because the tide is rising high
G#
It's sink or swim
It's hit or miss
A#
What will you pick?
Cm
So take some action
D#
Don't let the undertow grab hold
G#
It's sink or swim
It's hit or miss
A#7
Man overboard
Cm
Man overboard (man overboard)
D#
Man overboard (man overboard)
G#
It's sink or swim
It's hit or miss
A#
What will you pick?
Cm
Man overboard (man overboard)
D#
Man overboard (man overboard)
G#
It's sink or swim
It's hit or miss
A#7
What will you pick?
Man overboard
How to play Sink Or Swim
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C5. 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.