The Things I Do
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Intro: G C G C
verse 1
G
It's getting harder and harder to live with myself
C
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G
I'm getting weaker in mental and physical health
C
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verse 2
D
And no one's coming to save me now
It's me that has to change somehow
C
One night out away from the therapist's couch
G
Ouch
verse 3
I'm sinking lower and lower in my friend's eyes
C
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G
And I've turned into somebody I despise
C
Oh, the things I do
verse 4
D
And my standards are slipping day by day
I'll sleep with anyone who gets in my way
C
One bad hand away from a losing game
G
Shame
Bridge
D C Bm
Should I be thinking about myself at a time like this?
C D
I'm not sure
C Bm
I'm never happy, but at least I get some peace
C D G
In this war but I could use more__
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Verse 5
D
And no one's coming to save the day
I'll have my fun and then I'll pay
C
One night out away from an early grave
Cm G
And I need to be saved___
How to play The Things I Do
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 G. 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.