The Blade
View chords used in this chart
Capo 6
Intro: C
verse 1:
C
I let your love in, I have the scar
I felt the razor against my heart
F C
I thought we were both in all the way
G
But you caught it by the handle
F G C
And I caught it by the blade
verse 2:
C
You said "goodbye, it's not the end
And if you need me, I'm still your friend"
F C
Well, that's easy for you to say
G
Cause you caught it by the handle
F G C
And I caught it by the blade
[Refrão]
Am F G C
That's the risk you run when you love, when you love
Am F G (C)
And you give it all you've got to give
Am F G C
Knowing all along there's a chance, there's a chance
Am F
You'll reach and they won't
G
You'll bleed and they don't
verse 3:
C
For you, it's over, for me, it's not
I kept trying and you just stopped
F C
Now I know how you can sound so brave
G
Cause you caught it by the handle, baby
F G C
And I caught it by the blade
[Refrão]
Am F G C
That's the risk you run when you love, when you love
Am F G (C)
And you give it all you've got to give
Am F G C
Knowing all along there's a chance, there's a chance
Am F
You'll reach and they won't
G
You'll bleed and they don't
Outro:
F C
I thought we were both in all the way
G
But you caught it by the handle
F G C
And I caught it by the blade
G
You caught it by the handle, baby
F G C
And I caught it by the blade
How to play The Blade
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 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.