Sympathy
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Dm Gm
Sympathy just doesn't mean
Dm Gm
That much to me
Dm
Compassion's not
A Dm
The fashion in my mind
And if you're looking for
Gm
A shoulder to cry on
Dm Gm
Don't turn your head my way
Dm
'Cause I'd rather have
A Dm
My music any day
You and I are
Masters of our destiny
We look for consolation all the time
Until we find out things are not
What they were meant to be, oh no
And if it doesn't suit our mood
We'll call it crime
Gm Dm
Dedication's not an obligation
A
Or a figment of
Dm
Someone's imagination
Gm
It's the only way they say
Dm
To live from day to day
A
To make each passing way
Dm
A small sensation
Dreams are the possession of
The simple man
Reality the fantasy of youth
But living is a problem that
Is common to us all
With love the only
Common road to truth
Dedication's not an obligation
Or a figment of
Someone's imagination
It's the only way they say
To live from day to day
To make each passing way
A small sensation
How to play Sympathy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.