The Great Ones Play In Pain
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Em D Em D
Em D Cmaj7 D
[Verse]
Em D C D
Thought the girl you met last week was nice.
Em D C D
Something in her smile made you look twice.
Am7 Am6 Em7 Em6
Took her on a date and things went fine.
Am7 Am6 Bm B7
Then she saw your friend and crossed that line.
[Verse]
Em D C D
Then there was the Valentine’s Day dance.
Em D C D
Thought that you would finally have a chance.
Am7 Am6 Em7 Em6
All the signs were right for her and you.
Am7 Am6 Bm B7
But she didn’t care to see things through.
[Chorus]
Em D Em D
Sayin’ that you’re never gonna fall in love
Em D Cmaj7 D
'Cause you won’t get hurt that way again.
Em D Em D
You can still pursue the one you’re dreaming of
Em D Cmaj7 D
'Cause you know the great ones play in pain.
[Verse]
Em D C D
Nothing that you do turns out okay.
Em D C D
Tempted to give up and walk away.
Am7 Am6 Em7 Em6
Give it one more chance . Stay in the fight.
Am7 Am6 Bm B7
This could be the one who makes it right.
[Chorus]
Em D Em D
Sayin’ that you’re never gonna fall in love
Em D Cmaj7 D
'Cause you won’t get hurt that way again.
Em D Em D
You can still pursue the one you’re dreaming of
Em D Cmaj7 D
'Cause you know the great ones play in pain.
Em D Em D
Had it with rejection and the tears you’ve cried
Em D Cmaj7 D
And you’re sick and tired of all these games.
Em D Em D
You’re just getting started. Now you’ve hit your stride
Em D Cmaj7 D
And you know the great ones play in pain.
[bridge]
E C#m
I know your heart’s been broken.
Abm
I know your feelings hurt.
A B
I know that door’s been slammed in your face.
E C#m
You’ve got so much to offer
Abm
And she has much she needs
A
So take the first step now
B Em
And get back in the race.
[instrumental]
Em D Em D
Em D Cmaj7 D
Am7 Am6 Em7 Em6
Am7 Am6 Em7 Em6
Am7 Am6 Em7 Em6
Am7 Am6 Bm B7
[Chorus]
Em D Em D
Sayin’ that you’re never gonna fall in love
Em D Cmaj7 D
'Cause you won’t get hurt that way again.
Em D Em D
You can still pursue the one you’re dreaming of
Em D Cmaj7 D
'Cause you know the great ones play in pain.
Em D Em D
Had it with rejection and the tears you’ve cried
Em D Cmaj7 D
And you’re sick and tired of all these games.
Em D Em D
You’re just getting started. Now you’ve hit your stride
Em D Cmaj7 D
And you know the great ones play in pain.
[outro]
Em D Em D
Em D Cmaj7 D
The great ones play in pain
Em D Em D
Em D Cmaj7 D
The great ones play in pain
Em
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