The apologist - R.e.m.

The apologist

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Intro: | Am/Bm | Am(C)/Bm | Am/Bm | Am(C)/Bm |
 
 
Am Bm Am(C) Bm Am Bm Am(C) Bm
They call me the apologist, and now that I'm at peak,
Am Bm Am(C) Bm Am Bm Am(C) Bm
You know at first it really hurt, we joke about these things,
Am Bm Am(C) Bm Am Bm Am(C) Bm
I've skirted all my differences, but now I'm facing up,
Am Bm Am(C) Bm Am Bm Am(C) Bm
I wanted to apologise for everything I was, So,
C D F G
I'm sorry, So sorry, So sorry, So sorry,
C D F F
I'm sorry, So sorry, So sorry,
Am Bm Am(C) Bm Am Bm Am(C) Bm
Did you understand me right? The people here are good.
Am Bm Am(C) Bm Am Bm Am(C) Bm
They tell me what I should have done, and offer what I could,
Am Bm Am(C) Bm Am Bm Am(C) Bm
I'm good, all is good, All's well, no complaints,
 
Am Bm Am(C) Bm Am Bm Am(C) Bm
When I feel regret, I get down on my knees and pray,
C D
I'm sorry (So sorry), So sorry (So sorry),
F G
So sorry (So sorry), So sorry (So sorry),
C D
I'm sorry (So sorry), So sorry (So sorry),
F F
So sorry (So sorry),
| Am/Bm | Am(C)/Bm | Am/Bm | Am(C)/Bm |
C D F G
I live a simple life, unfettered by complex sweets,
C D F F
You think this isn't me? Don't be weak, There I go.
Am Bm Am(C) Bm Am Bm Am(C) Bm
I'm so sorry,
Am Bm Am(C) Bm Am Bm Am(C) Bm
Thank you for being there for me, thank you for listening, goodbye,
Am Bm Am(C) Bm Am Bm Am(C) Bm
Am Bm Am(C) Bm Am Bm Am(C) Bm
I can forfeit selfishness, I hope for you that you apply,
Am Bm Am(C) Bm Am Bm Am(C) Bm
This happiness, This peacefulness.
C D
I'm sorry (So sorry), So sorry (So sorry),
F G
So sorry (So sorry), So sorry (So sorry),
C D
I'm sorry (So sorry), So sorry (So sorry),
F F
So sorry (So sorry),
C D F G
I live a simple life, unfettered by complex sweets,
C D F F
You think this isn't me? Don't be weak, There I go.
Am Bm Am(C) Bm Am Bm Am(C) Bm
I'm so sorry,
Am Bm Am(C) Bm Am Bm Am(C) Bm
Thank you for being there for me, thank you for listening, goodbye,
Am Bm Am(C) Bm Am Bm Am(C) Bm
Am Bm Am(C) Bm Am Bm Am(C) Bm
 
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Am = X 0 2 2 1 0
Bm = X 2 4 4 3 2
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
D = X X 0 2 3 2
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3

How to play The apologist

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Am. 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.

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