Sledgehammer
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INTRO
A | F Dm/F |
A | F Dm/F |
verse 1
A F Dm/F
I hit a wall, I never felt so low, so low
A F Dm/F
Like a waterfall, my tears dropped to the floor, the floor
A F Dm/F
They left a swimming pool of salted crimes, crimes
A F
Oh, what could I do to change your mind?
n.c.
Nothing
Pre-Chorus 1
A F Dm/F
I'm bracing for the pain and I am letting go
A F Dm/F
I'm using all my strength to get out of this hole
[Refrão]
A F Dm/F
I hit a wall, I thought that I would hurt myself
A F Dm/F
Oh I was sure, your words would leave me unconscious
A F Dm/F
And on the floor I'd be lying cold, lifeless
A F Dm/F
But I hit a wall, I hit 'em all, watch the fall
POST-Chorus 1
A F Dm/F
You're just another brick and I'm a sledgehammer
A n.c.
You're just another brick and I'm a sledgehammer
verse 2
A F Dm/F
Yeah I hit a wall, I prayed that I would make it through, make it through
A F Dm/F
I can't survive a life that's without you, that's without you, yeah
A F Dm/F
And I will rise up from the ashes now, the ashes now
A F Dm/F
Oh, the sparrow flies with just the crumbs of loving's failure, yeah
Pre-Chorus 2
A F Dm/F
I was bracing for the pain and I am letting go
A F Dm/F
I gathered all my strength and I found myself whole
[Refrão]
A F Dm/F
I hit a wall, I thought that I would hurt myself
A F Dm/F
Oh I was sure, your words would leave me unconscious
A F Dm/F
And on the floor I'd be lying cold, lifeless
A F Dm/F
But I hit a wall, I hit 'em all, watch the fall
POST-Chorus 2
A F Dm/F
You're just another brick and I'm a sledgehammer
A F Dm/F
You're just another brick and I'm a sledgehammer
A F Dm/F
You're just another brick and I'm a sledgehammer
A n.c.
You're just another brick and I'm a sledgehammer
OUTRO
A | F Dm/F |
A | F Dm/F |
How to play Sledgehammer
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 A. 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.