Struck Dumb
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Intro: D Bm G A
D Bm G A
D Bm G A
Shady, shameless and hurtful
F#m Bm G A
The bitterest cream makes the best cocktail curdle and
F#m G A
Undream all that you long for
F#m Bm G A F#m Bm A G
To throw it all down and retreat into a corner and cry
A F#m Bm A G
I want you so bad that it hurts
A F#m Bm A G
I want you so bad that it burns
A D
Right through forever
D G A F#m
Struck Dumb, dum-dum-di-do oh-woa-a-wo
Bm G A D
Struck Dumb, dum-dum-di-do oh-woa
D Bm G A
Baby, I’ll not desert you
F#m Bm G A
When Carrion crows argue envy’s a virtue they
F#m Bm G A
Bleed green, don’t let your guard down
F#m Bm G A F#m Bm A G
The magic don’t touch when you curl into a small ball and cry
A F#m Bm A G
I want you so bad that it hurts
A F#m Bm A G
I want you so bad that it burns
A D
Right through forever
D G A F#m
Struck Dumb, dum-dum-di-do oh-woa-a-wo
Bm G A D
Struck Dumb, dum-dum-di-do oh-woa
( D Bm G A )
( E C#m A B )
E C#m A B
Lately, silent survival
G#m C#m A B
Has brilliant thoughts turning grey on arrival
G#m C#m A B
Like old gum, stretched out and worthless
G#m C#m A B G#m C#m B A
A literate thirst is a hearse when you can’t say the lines
B G#m C#m B A
I want you so bad that it hurts
B G#m C#m B A
I want you so bad that it burns
B E
Right through forever
E A B G#m
Struck Dumb, dum-dum-di-do oh-woa-a-wo
C#m A B E
Struck Dumb, dum-dum-di-do oh-woa-a-wo
( E C#m A B )
( E C#m A B )
( G#m/E E7M )
How to play Struck Dumb
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 D. 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.