Sweetheart
View chords used in this chart
[Intro ]
D Cadd9 G Cadd9
D Cadd9 G Cadd9
Verse
D Cadd9 G Cadd9
You are shining in perfect love
My world lives in these jars
Downward, downward, we'll cast ourselves
He'll call, "this blade here is my best friend"
Chorus (same as verse chords)
(Sweetheart)Its down to the shakes I feel
(Sweetheart)But she never cries out
(Sweetheart)Plainfield is home sweet home
(Sweetheart)Will they ever find out?
Verse 2
I am spinning in perfect time
With you next to my skin
Drums pound as I yell at the sky
This house is furnished by you and I
Chorus
(Sweetheart)Its down to the shakes I feel
(Sweetheart)But she never cries out
(Sweetheart)Plainfield is home sweet home
(Sweetheart)Will they ever find out?
Post Chorus (single strums half time)
D Cadd9 G Cadd9
But she hears my name I'll wear her shame
This town has bad dreams but no one can hear our screams
(back normal strumming and speed)
Em7 G Asus4 Cadd9
Over and over and over and over again
Instrumental break over verse chords then
Em7 G Asus4 Cadd9
Over and over and over and over again
Verse chords arpeggio X2
Chorus
(Sweetheart)Its down to the shakes I feel
(Sweetheart)But she never cries out
(Sweetheart)Plainfield is home sweet home
(Sweetheart)Will they ever find out?
End on Cadd9
How to play Sweetheart
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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.