Tattoos
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[Intro ]
C Em7
(I don't even have tattoos)
C Em7
(I don't even have tattoos)
[Verso 1]
C Em7
I drew a flower on my ankle to see how it felt
F Am7 G
By the time it faded, I thought I'd probably want something else
C
It's hard to imagine being soconfident
Em7
In something to make it so permanent
F
What if I hate it and can't take it back?
Am7 G
What if we turn into that?
[Refrão]
F
It's why I can't do commitment 'cause it makes me nauseous
G
Wish it was different, but if I'm being honest
C
I don't like to break things, so I won't make a promise
Em7
It's got nothing to do with you
F
I think of it often, me getting married
G
You're a good option, but forever is scary
Am7 G
It's got nothing to do with you
Em7 F
It's got nothing to do with you
C
I don't even have tattoos
[Verso 2]
C Em7
I can take a red-eye to make your best friend's wedding in Maine
F Am7
I can spend the night, half the weekend, weekend getaways
G C
I can be in your pictures, can be in your bed
Em7
I can laugh with your sister about how we met
F
I can spend a whole summer getting used to your touch
Am7 G
Even let myself wonder if it's love
[Refrão]
F
But I can't do commitment 'cause it makes me nauseous
G
Wish it was different, but if I'm being honest
C
I don't like to break things, so I won't make a promise
Em7
It's got nothing to do with you
F
I think of it often, me getting married
G
You're a good option, but forever is scary
Am7 G
It's got nothing to do with you
Em7 F
It's got nothing to do with you
F
I don't even have tattoos
[Ponte]
F
It's nothing personal
G Am7 G Em
You just fell for a person who don't even have a tattoo
[Refrão]
F
I can't do commitment 'cause it makes me nauseous
G
Wish it was different, but if I'm being honest
C
I don't like to break things, so I won't make a promise
Em7
It's got nothing to do with you
F
I think of it often, me getting married
G
You're a good option, but forever is scary
Am7 G
It's got nothing to do with you
Em7 F
It's got nothing to do with you
C Em
I don't even have tattoos
Outro
C Em7
(I don't even have tattoos)
C
(I don't even have tattoos)
How to play Tattoos
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.