Skin In The Game
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Intro
Bm A D G F#/D A
[Verso 1]
Bm A D G
I didn't wanna tell you this was always gonna be
F#/D A Bm
Something of a long shot I wanted to believe
A D
The house don't always win
G F#/D A
And sometimes you can give into the feeling
Bm A D G
I didn't wanna run if it was only out of fear
F#/D A Bm
I was out of good ideas to get it right from here
A D
But when I say I love you
G F#/D A
Ain't that supposed to mean something
[Refrão]
Bm A D
When you've got skin in the game
G F#/D A
You're going to hurt somebody
Bm A D
You want your lover to change
G F#/D A
You're going to hurt somebody
[Verso 2]
Bm A D G
I didn't wanna tell you it felt like disrespect
F#/D A Bm
Rolling over borders while you're claiming self defence
A D G F#/D A
I'm just trying to keep my head in the grip of a feeling
Bm A D
So l hold it to my chest and I kiss it like a bible
G F#/D A
My hands up as the water clears my neck
Bm A D
I don't know what happens next but you stuttered out I love you
G F#/D A
I really wanna love you but I'm scared to death
[Refrão]
Bm A D
When you've got skin in the game
G F#/D A
You're going to hurt somebody
Bm A D
You want your lover to change
G F#/D A
You're going to hurt somebody
Bm A D
Ain't no escaping the pain, I'm sure you won't understand
G F#/D A
Until you're stuck in the rain with your heart in my hand
Bm A D
When you've got skin in the game
G F#/D A
You're going to hurt somebody
[Ponte]
Em Bm A
It was you and me falling out on 81st street
G
Furious at the future I wanted to achieve
Bm
I see you felt goodbye was for the best
G
Cuz while I slept you packed your things and left
A
Now my trust is broken I guess
[Refrão]
Bm A D
When you've got skin in the game
G F#/D A
You're going to hurt somebody
Bm A D
You want your lover to change
G F#/D A
You're going to hurt somebody
Bm A D
Ain't no escaping the pain, I'm sure you won't understand
G F#/D A
Until you're stuck in the rain with your heart in my hand
Bm A D
When you've got skin in the game
G F#/D A
You're going to hurt somebody
Outro
Bm A D G F#/D A (x4)
How to play Skin In The Game
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.