The Perfect Disguise
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Intro: Em7 D/F#
Cadd9
Take a left at the exit please,
G
He's gotta get out of this body.
Em7
His lungs collapse on the side of his guitar,
D/F#
Regrets with nothing left so far.
A7sus4 Cadd9
Cuz he knows when or not to play himself.
G
He wears the perfect disguise
D/F#
That keeps them on their feet.
Em7
Tryna' play Prince Charming,
Cadd9
When he's dying within.
G
Tells himself he's gonna be loved,
D/F#
Tells himself he's going to steal the scene.
Em7
He's asking the question
Cadd9
whether he's messing around or he's serious.
Em7 D/F# x4
Cadd9
Take a right over here, please and thank you.
G
Cuz he's gotta get his head outta the sky.
Em7
And his final decision's to lie,
D/F#
To keep him fine.
A7sus4 Cadd9
Cuz he knows when or not to play himself.
G
He wears the perfect disguise
D/F#
That keeps them on their feet.
Em7
Tryna' play Prince Charming,
Cadd9
When he's dying within.
G
Tells himself he's gonna be real,
D/F#
Tells himself he's going to steal the scene.
Em7
He's asking the question
Cadd9
whether he's messing around or he's serious.
A7sus4
Time can't buy
G
What you can't afford.
A7sus4
It's like an island,
G
Oppressed and we're poor.
A7sus4
If this turns out the way
G
It's supposed to go,
A7sus4
This feels so right,
D/F#
When everything's so blinding in the lights.
G
He wears the perfect disguise
D/F#
That keeps them on their feet.
Em7
Tryna' play Prince Charming,
Cadd9
When he's dying within.
G
Tells himself he's gonna be loved,
D/F#
Tells himself he's going to steal the scene.
Em7
He's asking the question
Cadd9
whether he's messing around or he's serious
Em7 D/F# x4
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.