The State I'm In
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Intro:
Bm,A (2x)
G,Em,D
D
If you could see the state I get in
G
I'm talking about you again
Em
Every time I see you
A
It always seems to be the wrong place
D
By the time I get talking to you
G
There's nothing left for us to do
Em
Except to say
A
A long good-bye
G A
Cause the state that I'm in
D Bm
Is wearing rather thin
G A D
I'm coming down again
G A
Cause the state that I'm in
D Bm
Is wearing rather thin
G A D
I'm coming down again
D
The imminent death
G
Of this mixed up boy
Em
I'm a fiend without a friend
A
I don't know nothing to say
D
And I'm here cause the whiskey's free
G
That don't really bother me
Em
I just don't want to say
A
A long good-bye
G A
Cause the state that I'm in
D Bm
Is wearing rather thin
G A D 2xChorus
I'm coming down again
Solo D,G,E,A (2x)
G A
Cause the state that I'm in
D Bm
Is wearing rather thin
G A D
I'm coming down again 4xChorus
How to play The State I'm In
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.