Sweet sacrifice
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E F#m
It's true
D F#m E
We're all a little insane
E F#m A
But it's so clear
D E F#m
Now that I'm unchained
E F#m D E
Fear it's only in our minds
F#m D E F#m7
But it's taking over all the time
E F#m D E
Fear it's only in our minds
F#m D E F#m7 A E F#m D7
But it's taking over all the time
E F#m A F#m
You poor sweet innocent thing
D E F#m7
Dry your eyes and testify
E F#m A F#m D E
You know you live to break, don't deny
F#m7
Sweet sacrifice
E F#m A
One day
F#m D E F#m7
I'm gonna forget your name
E F#m A
And one sweet day
D E F#m
You're gonna drown into my lost pain
E F#m A F#m
You poor sweet innocent thing
D E F#m7
Dry your eyes and testify
E F#m A F#m D E
And Oh you love to hate me Don't ya honey?
F F#m7
I'm your sacrifice
D E (4x)
E D
Do you wonder
E F#m
Why you hate...
D E
Are you still so weak
D E F#m7
To survive your mistakes
How to play Sweet sacrifice
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 E. 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.