Sore Thumb
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C#m A B E C G# D2
e|--0--| |--0--| |--0--| |--0--| |--0--| |--x--| |--x--|
B|--5--| |--2--| |--0--| |--0--| |--1--| |--x--| |--x--|
G|--6--| |--2--| |--4--| |--1--| |--0--| |--x--| |--9--|
D|--6--| |--2--| |--4--| |--2--| |--2--| |--6--| |--9--|
A|--4--| |--0--| |--2--| |--2--| |--3--| |--6--| |--7--|
E|--x--| |--x--| |--x--| |--0--| |--x--| |--4--| |--x--|
Some of the names of these chords might be wrong, sorry. Only my 4th tab and as long
as it sounds right...
right?
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INTRO
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C#m A C#m A B E B E
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verse 1
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C#m A B C#m A C#m A C#m
Forgive me, you cut out again, it seems so easy just to blame the reception
(C#m) A B G# C#m A B D2 B D2 B
there's something wrong, I don't know why, why you you never say good night
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Chorus
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C#m A B
So please just leave, you don't mean that much to me
C#m A C#m A C#m A C#m
You keep the ring, I'll take those Saturdays in bed
(C#m) A B
Cause I know you need them, as for me it's nothing new, just another two years
C#m A C#m A C#m A B E
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verse 2
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C#m A B C#m A C#m A C#m
I wish we'd always wake up new, refreshed and born again with nothing left to lose
(C#m) A B G# C#m A B D2 B D2 B
But we dream too much, who needs a crutch? Pull off the bandage there's no wound
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Chorus
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C#m A B
So please just leave, you don't mean that much to me
C#m A C#m A C#m A
Give back the ring, keep all those summers with your friends
C#m A B A
Cause I know you need them, as for me it's nothing new, just another two years
(A)
While I'm here losing sleep
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BRIDGE
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E B C#m
Your sore thumb, your best defense is miles from home
A E
Oh, and it reads like a letter with the words all broken
C#m B A
Erase them with a razorblade cause you're gone
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POST-BRIDGE?
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C A C A
I was lost, then I found you, but I'm breaking down now that
C#m A B C#m A C#m A B
(Just play around with these chords, you'll figure it out if you listen to the song)
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BRIDGE
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E B C#m
Your sore thumb, your best defense is miles from home
A E
Oh, and it reads like a letter with the words all broken
C#m B A
Erase them with a razorblade cause you're gone
C#m
You're gone
How to play Sore Thumb
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 C#m. 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.