The Speed Of Pain
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[Intro: ]Em Em5+ (4x)
Em Em5+
They slits our throats
Em A9
Like we were flowers
Em G
And our milk has been
F# Em
Devoured
A9
When you want it
Em
It goes away too fast
A9
When you hate it
Em
It always seems to last
A9
But just remember
Em5+
When you think you´re free
A9 G F# F Em
The crack inside your fucking heart is me
Em Em5+ Em Em5+
I... wanna out... race the speed of pain... for another... day
Em Em5+ Em Em5+
I... wanna out... race the speed of pain... for another... day
Em Em5+
I wish I could sleep
Em A9
But I can´t lay on my back
Em
Because there´s a knife
G F# Em
For everyday that I´ve know you
A9
When you want it
Em
It goes away too fast
A9
When you hate it
Em
It always seems to last
A9
But just remember
Em5+
When you think you´re free
A9 G F# F Em
The crack inside your fucking heart is me
Em Em5+ Em Em5+
I... I wanna out race the speed of pain... for another... day
Em Em5+ Em Em5+
I... I wanna out race the speed of pain... for another... day
G Eb C D
Lie to me, cry to me, give to me I would
G Eb C D
Lie with me, die with me, give to me I would
Ab F# F F9/C
Keep all your secrets wrapped in dead hair... for always
Ab F# F F9/C
Keep all your secrets wrapped in dead hair... for always
G Eb C D
Lie to me, cry to me, give to me I would
G Eb C D
Lie with me, die with me, give to me I would
Ab F# F F9/C
I hope at least we die holding hands... for always
Ab F# F F9/C
I hope at least we die holding hands... for always
Ab F# F F9/C
I hope at least we die holding hands... for always
How to play The Speed Of Pain
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.