The Damage
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Bm A
I know art is hard
G F#m
I knew it from the start
Bm
It goes with you
A
Wherever you will go
G
It sticks in you
F#m7
Wherever you will go
Bm A
Take what you need
G F#m
Take your dreams and plant a seed
Bm
And take it with you
A
Wherever you will go
G
And you sing the blues
F#m7
Wherever you will go
Dm Bb
Sometimes it's hard
E A7
To believe you when you say 'I love you'
Dm Bb
We tried to stop
E A7
I was leaving when I said 'I love you'
Bm A
Take what you need
G F#m
Take your dreams and plant a seed
Bm
And take it with you
A
Wherever you will go
G
When love is new
F#m7
It takes some time to grow
Bm A
Take your thoughts to yourself You
G
Know there's anybody else
F#m
Who can make me write this song
Bm A
Keep your words to a time
G
When your heart is feeling fine
F#m7
I can hear your silent moan
Dm Bb
Sometimes it's hard
E A7
To believe you when you say 'I love you'
Dm Bb
We tried to stop
E A7
I was meaning when I said 'I love you'
Dm Bb
But I don't know
E A7
I don't know
Dm Bb
The damage I've done
Gm F#m
I thought I wouldn't do it to
E
Anyone
Dm Bb
Oh, the damage I've done
Gm F#m E
I thought I wouldn't do it to anyone, oh
How to play The Damage
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 Bm. 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.