The Struggle
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Intro
A
[Verso 1]
A
I should've warned you
D F#m E
I should've told you
A
I can be
D F#m E A
Such a miserable fucker
D F#m
It doesn't help when
E A
You're banging on and on and I
D F#m E D
Couldn't give less of a shit about what you're saying
[Refrão]
E
But I try
F#m E D C#m Bm E
I try to be polite
D A
Oh but it's hard sometimes
[Verso 2]
D F#m
Stood in the corner
E
Shoulder to shoulder
A
Trying to see
D F#m E A
The band that are playing
D F#m
Another question
E A
Do I draw the line and say
D F#m E D
What is really on my mind and ruin your night
[Refrão]
E
Well I try
F#m E D C#m Bm E
I try to be polite
D
Oh but it's hard
A
Sometimes
{Instrumental}
A F#m E x2
A F#m C#m F#m
A F#m E
[Verso 3]
F#m
I should've warned you
E
I should've told you
A
I can be
F#m E A
Such a miserable fucker
D F#m
It doesn't help when
E A
You're banging on and on and on and on and on and on
D F#m
and on and on
E D
and on and on
[Refrão]
E
But I try
F#m E D C#m Bm E
I try to be polite
D E
Oh but it's hard yeah
D
But it's so very hard
A
Woah
D A
You wouldn't believe me how very hard it is sometimes
How to play The Struggle
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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.