Somebody Else
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Bm - A - G* x4
[Verse 1]
D
One more they cried
One more of what?
Bm
You only know the ones that I forgot
G
The ones that lost their meaning
D
Kindness can be cruel
[Chorus]
Bm A G
An empty glass
Bm A G
That gave me claws
Bm A G
Reluctant smiles
Bm A G
And no applause
[Verse 2]
D
A girl I know is present
I can see her feathers
Bm
She used to sing my praises
G
One of the many faces
D
She thought she knew
[Chorus]
Bm A G
Now she tells me that
Bm A G
She loves me still
Bm A G
Against all odds
Bm A G
And against my will
[Instrumental]
Bm - A - G* x4
[Outro]
D
Somewhere to go
Nowhere to be
Bm
You couldn’t make it up
G
The kind of vacant luck
D
That we needed
Bm A G
Because it isn’t you
Bm A G
I’m just not myself
Bm A G
You can save your praise
Bm A G
For somebody else
Bm A G
For somebody else
D
How to play Somebody Else
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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.