Straightjacket Feeling
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[Intro ]
F#m G#m A
[Verso 1]
F#m A E
Back me down from backing up
C#m
Hold your breath now, it's stacking up
A E
Etched with marks, but I can deal
C#m
And you're the problem and you can't feel
[Pré-Refrão]
A
Try this on, straightjacket feeling
G#m
So maybe I won't be alone
A
Take back now, my life you're stealing
Yesterday was hell
[Refrão]
E
But today, I'm fine without you
C#m
Runaway this time without you
A
And all I ever thought you would be
A G#m F#m
That face is tearing holes in me again
[Verso 2]
A E
Trust you is just one defense
C#m
Off a list of others, you don't make sense
A E
Beg me time and time again
C#m
To take you back now, but you can't win
[Pré-Refrão]
A
Take back now, my life you're stealing
Yesterday was hell
[Refrão]
E
But today, I'm fine without you
C#m
Runaway this time without you
A
And all I ever thought you would be
That face is tearing holes in me again
E
But today, I'm fine without you
C#m
Runaway this time without you
A *
And all the things you put me through
A
I'm holding on, by letting go of you
[Ponte]
A F#m G#m
And when that memory slips away
E
There will be a better view from here
A F#m G#m
And only lonesome you remains
E A
And just the thought of you I fear
A
It falls away, yesterday was hell
[Refrão]
E
But today, I'm fine without you
C#m
Runaway this time without you
A
And all I ever thought you would be
That face is tearing holes in me again
E
But today, I'm fine without you
C#m
Runaway this time without you
A
And all the things you put me through
A F#m
I'm holding on by letting go of you
How to play Straightjacket Feeling
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#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.