The List
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[Verso 1]
D G
Isla recommended Cole to me
A/C#
He sounded sweet
G D G A/C# G
So I hung him up on the door
D G
And seeing as our homes are pretty far
A/C# G
And you broke my heart
D G A/C# G
I think of Cole more and more
[Verso 2]
Bm E
Angel told me rather two than none
Bm E
"Honestly," she said, "you're owed some fun"
Bm E
Maybe best that we don't try again
G
Such a shame that a start means an end
Instrumental:
D G A/C# G
[Verso 3]
D G
Last October I got mad
A/C#
You ignored our plans
G D G A/C# G
So I drank with Joe all night
D G
And two weeks on, I still felt his heat
A/C# G
So I turned my cheek
D G A/C# G
He mustn't think me very nice
[Verso 4]
Bm E
And weekends have my hands in Molly's hair
Bm E
Edging closer in the open air
Bm E
Older feelings coming flooding back
G
No, I don't want to have to look at that
[Refrão]
Bm Bb
Brag and boast, as I might
A/C# G# Bm
I still sleep alone every night
Bb
Take a hint, let me go
D E
Hold on harder, I don't know
Bm E
Do you cast a net as wide as I?
Bm E
Do you keep a list for a lonely mind?
G D G#
And does it feel even colder to hold her
G A/C#
When you miss me?
Instrumental:
D G A/C# G
D G A/C# G
[Verso 5]
D G
Thomas calls me when it's still outside
A/C#
And my face looks tired
G D G A/C# G
But I only care a bit
D G
I truly see him in a softer light
A/C# G
Still wonder if we might
D G A/C# G
But Christ, I cannot count on it
[Verso 6]
D G
A flirt with Katie down the lens
A/C#
And I pretend
G D G A/C# G
To want her more than you
D G
A stick and poke and then an awkward kiss
A/C# G
In a moment missed
D G A/C# G
I'd have her if I could have you too
[Verso 7]
Bm E
And Eddie told me after Isla'd gone
Bm E
"Honestly," he said, "you're all I want"
Bm E
Laid out on my bed, I must admit
G
While he shook like a leaf, I had to think of it
[Refrão]
Bm Bb
Brag and boast, as I might
A/C# G# Bm
I still sleep alone every night
Bb
Take a hint, let me go
D E
Hold on harder, I don't know
Bm E
Do you cast a net as wide as I?
Bm E
Do you keep a list for a lonely mind?
G D G#
And does it feel even colder to hold her
G A/C#
When you miss me?
Outro:
D G A/C# G
D G A/C# G
D
How to play The List
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.