The Family Jewels
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[Intro ]- Dm C F x3 then F C Dm
Dm C F
I can't break the cycle
Dm C F
Am I just a fool?
Dm C F
Fallen down like dominoes
F C Dm
Hit by family jewels
Dm C F
Pass it down from kid to kid
Dm C Dm
The chain will never end
Dm C F
Unless I decide to go to it
F C Dm
Will I see the end
F A Dm Gm
Ooh don't you find it strange
F A Dm Gm
Only thing we share is one last name
F A Dm Gm
Did I beat you at your own game?
F A Dm Gm
Typical of me to put us all to shame
F A Dm Gm
Welcome to the family jewels
F A Dm Gm
Coal to diamonds, sold to fools
F A Dm Gm
Welcome to the family jewels
F A Dm Gm
Simmer and suffer, can't keep his cool
F A Dm Gm
I can't keep my cool
F A Dm
I can't keep my cool
Dm C F
Family said that I decided
Dm C F
To live a loveless life
Dm C F
Is it my fault we stay divided?
F C Dm
Cause I got too much pride
Dm C F
Pass the parcel, wrap unwrap
Dm C Dm
And open up the locks
Dm C F
Out come flying all the secrets
F C Dm
Of Pandora's box
F A Dm Gm
Oh you think I'm unfit
F A Dm Gm
Little did you know that I was cut for it
F A Dm Gm
No glass slipper will ever fit
F A Dm Gm
Cause I could never see a diamond in it
F A Dm Gm
Welcome to the family jewels
F A Dm Gm
Coal to diamonds, sold to fools
F A Dm Gm
Welcome to the family jewels
F A Dm Gm
Simmer and suffer, can't keep his cool
F A Dm Gm
I can't keep my cool
F A Dm
I can't keep my cool
C Dm
And when we're in the dark
G F
It echoes in your heart
C Dm
And when you're far away
G G
It beckons me to stay
C Dm
And when we're in the dark
G F
It echoes in your heart
C Dm
And when you're far away
G A
It beckons me to stay
F A Dm Gm
Welcome to the family jewels
F A Dm Gm
Coal to diamonds, sold to fools
F A Dm Gm
Welcome to the family jewels
F A Dm Gm
Simmer and suffer, can't keep his cool
F A Dm Gm
I can't keep my cool
F A Dm
I can't keep my cool
How to play The Family Jewels
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.