Supposed To Be
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Intro:
D Gm (x3)
D A
Verse: 1
D Bm Em A
I'm waiting for a word to feel different from the others I've heard
D Bm Em A
I'm tired of my voice but I'm bound to it, these are my choices
D Bm
It's endless, this debate
Em A
The misapplied philosophy, the shadows in the cave
D Bm
The two dogs at my feet
Em A
And I decide which one will die, who starves and who eats
F#m F#
The more I sit and stare they look the same to me
Bm Bm
They offer up a bleeding question in their teeth
Em A
And I'm surprised when it's my voice that speaks
[Refrão]
G Em D
What am I supposed to be? What am I supposed to be now?
Instrumental
D Gm
D A
Verse: 2
D Bm
And it's quiet, and I'm alone
Em A
And indifferent to the things I can know
D Bm
I've exhausted my interest
Em A
In the contradicting plates in me, the struggling shift
D Bm
And I'm sorry for the mess
Em A
To you for sure, or even more, myself, most, I guess
F#m F#
See once the bells that rang throughout my hanger head
Bm Bm
They caution me awake we thought that you were dead
Em A
Go testify your fundamental need
[Refrão]
G Em D Bm B
What am I supposed to be? What am I supposed to be now?
Em G D
What am I supposed to be? What am I supposed to be now?
Instrumental:
D Gm
D A
D Bm Em A (x2)
Verse: 3
F#m F#
Pirouette the waltz across the tight
Bm Bm
We'll tie a dream that pulls you asked to colonize your mind
Em A
The life you want, the life you likely need
[Refrão]
G Em D Bm B
What am I supposed to be? What am I supposed to be now?
Em G Bm E A
What am I supposed to be? What am I supposed to be now?
Outro
G A
Now that I can see what I'm supposed to be now
How to play Supposed To Be
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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.