Smothering Me
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D G
[Verse 1]
D
I've got a feeling
D
That you're never gonna change
G
You're never gonna call me by my real name
G
Or care about the shit I made
[Verse 2]
D
And it's tough
D
Because I really care
G
But I don't wanna have to suffer 'cause you think
G
That what I want's unfair
[Pre-Chorus]
Bm A E
You don't think about anybody else
G
And I tried to get you to see
Gm
That I'm not your enemy
[Chorus]
D
Take a step back take a step back
G
You can't control me, own me, say you know me
A
Every little story you tell is a lie
G
I've heard you change it a thousand times
D
Take a step back take a step back
G
You can't control me, own me, say you know me
A
Every little story you tell is a lie
G
I've heard you change it a thousand times
[Instrumental]
D G
[Verse 3]
D
If I was older
D
I would let it go
G
Because I've dealt with too many people who had to have control
[Verse 4]
D
But I'm no good
D
At making all the rules
G
So we're gonna have to start right here and stand for you don't get to choose
[Pre-Chorus]
Bm A E
You don't notice anybody else
G
And I tried to get you to see
Gm
That I'm not your enemy
[Chorus]
D
Take a step back take a step back
G
You can't control me, own me, say you know me
A
Every little story you tell is a lie
G
I've heard you change it a thousand times
D
Take a step back take a step back
G
You can't control me, own me, say you know me
A
Every little story you tell is a lie
G
I've heard you change it a thousand times
[Instrumental]
D G
[Bridge]
D
You make it hard, you make it so hard
G
To breathe
D
You make it hard, you make it so hard
G
To breathe
Gm
It's like everything you say is smothering me
[Chorus]
D
Take a step back take a step back
G
You can't control me, own me, say you know me
A
Every little story you tell is a lie
G
I've heard you change it a thousand times
D
Take a step back take a step back
G
You can't control me, own me, say you know me
A
Every little story you tell is a lie
G
I've heard you change it a thousand times
N.C.
Take a step back take a step back
How to play Smothering Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.