The Thanks I Get
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F# E
If the lies don't touch you, the truth will
But if I can't love you, then who will
When your friends are jumping ship
When your crown begins to slip
And loyalty's not a virtue
Who are you gonna turn to
When you've seem to've lost your grip
And the road begins to rip
B F#
I held your hand, is this the thanks I get
Abm E
I took you in, is this the thanks I get
B F#
Half a chance, the thanks I get
Abm E
A twist of plans, is this the thanks I get
F# E
If the lies don't touch you, the truth will
If I can't love you, then who will
And your coming off your chill
When your ego takes a dip
B F#
I held your hand, is this the thanks I get
Abm E
I took you in, is this the thanks I get
B F#
Half a chance, the thanks I get
Abm E
A twist of plans, is this the thanks I get
B
The days hurts
The nights hurts
F#
The light hurts
My eyes hurts
Abm
The darks hurts
My heart hurts
E
It all hurts
B
I loved you
I loved you
F#
I made you
I hate you
Abm
I hate you
I miss you
E
Miss you
B F# Abm E
Oh-oh-ohh
B F# Abm
The thanks I get
Abm E
Is this the thanks I get
How to play The Thanks I Get
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.