The Squeaky Wheel
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A
There's my suitor, struggling to find his footing
C Dm C F G
Lost, awoken alone, after sleeping off inebriation
A
I forget that I've been holding my tongue for so long
C Dm C F G
Cause we had a run, so don your Sunday best and wake up
Lead Guitar Riff/Interlude: A (x2)
A
You went missing, never mind the life I was wishing
C Dm C F G
For cause you'd had enough, but at least you got enough to fake it
A
I'll keep smiling, optimistically denying
C Dm C F E
What I feared the most that you disappeared and leave me wondering
D A
Was I just a playful pawn, a trophy you had won?
D A
Someone who could lift you when you're low?
D A
Innocence to prey upon, or allies in the sun?
D A
Heaven sent, or just hell bent on love?
F C Bb F G A
Aaaaaaah Aaaaaaa Aaaaaah Aaah ahhh Aaaah
A
Darling liar, always running through the brier
C Dm C F G
What, the cuts aren't enough? Just an aggravation you'd forget like
A
Promised patience, halitic alleviations
C Dm C F E
Of what I should've known was a sign of future expiration
D A
Was I just a playful pawn, a trophy you had won?
D A
Someone who could lift you when you're low?
D A
Innocence to prey upon, or allies in the sun?
D A
Heaven sent, or just hell bent on love?
F C Bb F D/F# G
Aaaaaaah Aaaaaaa Aaaaaah Aaah ahhh Aaaah
C Bb F
Aaaah Aaaah Aaaaaaaaaah
G C Bb F G
So will I marry a myth? Or is there room for second chances?
F C Bb F
The lust lives in the dark and may never show
Dm G
Well, the battle ended years ago
C B/Am Am G
Now this is how you say hello
Fm C
Well where'd you take your leave?
Dm E F#m G
Or would you rather keep another trick up your sleeve?
Dm G
Do you remember love?
C B/Am Am G
How you said you really never could feel enough?
Fm C
Well did you give it a try?
Dm
Why don't you open your eyes and let me know?
Interlude: F - C - F - C
F C
Was I just a playful pawn, a trophy you had won?
F C
Someone who could lift you when you're low?
F C
Innocence to prey upon, or allies in the sun?
F C
Heaven sent, just hell bent on love?
G# D# C# D# A# C
Aaaaaaah Aaaaaaa Aaaaaah Aaah ahhh Aaaah
Dm G
What will happen to us?
C B/Am Am G
Do you think we'll make the cut?
Fm C
Should we give it a try?
Fm C
Give an eye for an eye?
Fm Am
Give ourselves to the lie?
How to play The Squeaky Wheel
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 A. 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.