Tea Leaves
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
B G#m
tea leaves sit at the bottom of my cup
F# B
i hate the taste but im sick
G#m
You heat it and I hold it mostly just to warm my hands
F# B
I'm more of a hot cocoa kid
G
You could never swallow pills when you were young
Em
But now you seem to have no problem
[Verse 2]
B G#m
Tea leaves sit at the bottom of my cup
F# B
You ask me "Jelly, jam, or butter?"
G#m
You're busy in the other room doing who knows what
F# Bm
Bread burns but you make another
B Em
Smoke from the toast is a breath of fresh air
[Verse 3]
B E
Teardrops sit at the bottom of my cup
F# B
Why does everyone place faith in the future?
E
Looking for umbrellas for when the drought is done
F# G#m
We found a pretty one on the computer
[Outro]
Em
I don't understand why you hurt you
Em
When you take such good care of me
G#m
Am I allowed to be sad about these things?
How to play Tea Leaves
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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.