The Thing That Takes
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[Intro ]
Em B7 C B7
[Verso 1]
Em
Its the thing that numbs the misery
B7
Its the shortcut you always take
C B7
Its the I promise its my last one before you dont recall a thing
[Verso 2]
Em
Its the thing that makes you feel like God
B7
But deep inside you know youre not
C B7
But its the funnest game youve gotten to play since you grew up
{Pre-Chors}
Em G C B7
Youll do whatever you want since the consequence hasnt set in
Em G
Go on and fill up your veins
C B7
With the same disease that wrecks all your friends
[Refrão]
Em B7
You dont know all that it takes
C
Till the lines grow on your face
G B7
And you drive every lover away, every lover away
Em B7
You wont know until its too late
C
To get out of the bed you made
G B7
And the only ones that cared are long gone
Em
Cause of the thing that takes
Interlude
Em B7 C G B7
Em B7 C G B7
{Pre-Chors}
Em G C B7
Youll do whatever you want since the consequence hasnt set in
Em G
Go on and fill up your veins
C B7
With the same disease that wrecks all your friends
[Refrão]
Em B7
You dont know all that it takes
C
Till the lines grow on your face
G B7
And you drive every lover away, every lover away
Em B7
You wont know until its too late
C
To get out of the bed you made
G B7
And the only ones that cared are long gone
Em
Cause of the thing that takes
Outro
Em B7 C G B7
Cause of the thing that takes
N.C.
Cause of the thing that takes
How to play The Thing That Takes
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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.