The Curse
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D/F#
I'm getting tired of finding new ways
Bb
To apologize
Bm
To the people that I love
G A
Every time I feel paralyzed
Bm Bm/Bb
It keeps getting harder and harder
Bm/A G#m7
Just to be... Me
G
So I tell all my friends to go find someone else
A
And they all disagree
Bm Bm/Bb
So don't you try to help me shine
Bm/A G#m7
I'll ruin it all with this bad luck of mine
G A
Maybe if I lie once more I believe that
D/F#
I'm fine, I'm fine, I'm fine, it's fine
D/F#
I wonder what it's like to walk around the town
Bb
Without checking every corner
Bm
I'm a loner longing to never be alone
G
It's just too dangerous on my own
Bm Bm/Bb
It keeps getting harder and harder
Bm/A G#m7
Just to be me
G
So I tell all my friends to go find someone else
A
And they all disagree
Bm Bm/Bb
I can't stand steady and my breathing's getting heavy
Bm/A
And my chest is feeling tight Man
G#m7
I'm so not alright
G
I've got no one to blame
A
So please stay away
D/F# D/F#
I'll never be free I feel like the curse is me
How to play The Curse
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D/F#. 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.