Tapes
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Bm D/A G
“I am someone easy to leave”
Em7 Bm
“Even easier to forget”
D/A G Em7
A voice, if inaccurate
Bm D/A G
Again: “I’m the one they all run from”
Em7 Bm
Diatribes of clouded sun
D/A G Em7
Someone help me find the pause button
Bm D/A G
All these tapes in my head swirl around
Em7 Bm
Keeping my vibe down
D/A G
All these thoughts in my head aren’t my own
Em7
Wreaking havoc
(Bm D/A G Em7)
“I’m too exhausting to be loved”
“a volatile chemical”
“best to quarantine and cut off”
(Bm D/A G Em7)
All these tapes in my head swirl around
Keeping my vibe down
All these thoughts in my head aren’t my own
Reaking havoc
(Bm D/A G Em7)
“I’m but thorn in your sweet side”
“You are better off without me”
“It’d be best to leave at once”
(Bm D/A G Em7)
All these tapes in my head swirl around
Keeping my vibe down
All these thoughts in my heard aren’t my own
Wreaking havoc
How to play Tapes
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 Bm. 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.