The Vampire Lestat
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[Verso 1]
F# D#m
My older brother tried to teach me with his fists
A#m C#
I never learned that lesson, I gave up on confession
F# D#m
By candlelight, you used to teach me how to kiss
A#m C#
I thought we made it out and I know you had your doubts, but
G#m C#
Why won't you let me bring you flowers
F#
Like I used to cheer you up?
D#m
Like I used to cheer you up
Like I used to cheer you up
[Refrão]
F#
I really love you so goddamn much
It breaks my heart to see you losing touch
G#m
With all the things that you used to care about
D#m
I guess just hit the lights on your way out
D#m
Hit the lights on your way out
G#m F#
On your way out
[Verso 2]
F# D#m
I shoulda listened when you told me how you felt
A#m C#
I trid to make it better, I wrot a hundred letters
F# D#m
When your melody runs through my mind, oh, how I melt
A#m C#
I wrote a hundred songs, I tried to bring you along, but
G#m
You disappeared
C# F#
And now I'm left here feeling sorry for myself
D#m
With my mind and nothing else
Feeling sorry for myself
[Refrão]
F#
I really love you so goddamn much
It breaks my heart to see you losing touch
G#m
With all the things that you used to care about
D#m
I guess just hit the lights on your way out
D#m
Hit the lights on your way out
G#m F#
On your way out
How to play The Vampire Lestat
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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.