The Alarmist
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Intro: G Am C G Am
G
You left gleamin’
Am
A green rectangle around the door
C G
Please be careful
G Am
What you wish for
G
I whisper to myself
Am
Then I’m spinning it half around
C G
Like an echo
G Am
A far away sound
G Am
Saying be good to me
G Am
Be good to me
G Am C G Am
G
Marigold in the garden
Am
My heart is out in the garbage
C G
I am being
G Am
An alarmist
G
Cause for as far as I see
Am
It’s terrible territory
C G
And there’s no one
Am
To reassure me
G Am
So it would be good to talk
G Am
For my sanity
G Am
Now do what you feel like you gotta do
G Am
But be good to me
C D
When you walk away
Em Am
You still exist and I feel good knowing it
C D
If it hurts me
Em Am
Why'd I rely so much on it in the first place?
C D
If it's happening
Em Am
Then why's this feeling taking over me?
C D
Could I believe
Em Am
In the me before I knew you beautifully? (x4)
How to play The Alarmist
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 G. 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.