The Problem
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[Verso 1]
G Am
We're awake in the middle of the night
F
Your smile is contagious
I never want to change it
G Am
When we kiss looking at the city lights
F
And everything is perfect
Maybe I deserve this
[Pré-Refrão]
Em F
You're telling me everything's fine
Em
Well you must be missing the signs
F
It's only a matter of time
[Refrão]
G Dm
You're healing my pain
F C
But I'll be the problem that won't go away (Ah-ah)
G Dm
I'll take all the blame
F C
If one day you wake up and don't feel the same (Ah-ah)
G
And you're holding all the damage
Dm
Like it's easy and we planned it
F C
And I'll never understand it either way
G Dm
'Cause I want you to stay
F
But I am the problem that won't go away
[Verso 2]
G Dm
It's out of my control
F
Designed to be unwanted
C
I'm broken to the core
G
And my family isn't spotless
Dm
You're making me a promise
F
And I feel like it's honest
C
Why can't I just want this?
[Refrão]
G Dm
Oh-oh, you're healing my pain
F C
But I'll be the problem that won't go away (Ah-ah)
G Dm
I'll take all the blame
F C
If one day you wake up and don't feel the same (Ah-ah)
G
And you're holding all the damage
Dm
Like it's easy and we planned it
F C
And I'll never understand it either way
G Dm
'Cause I want you to stay
F C
But I am the problem that won't go away
[Ponte]
G Dm
When you're looking at me, I swear that you're looking at somebody
F C
I don't recognize, I don't recognize
G Dm
When you're looking at me, I swear that you're looking at somebody
F C
I don't recognize, I don't recognize
[Refrão]
G* Dm*
I'll take all the blame
F*
If one day you wake up
C*
And don't feel the same
G* Dm*
'Cause I want you to stay
F*
But I am the problem
C*
That won't go away
How to play The Problem
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 G. 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.