The Victim - Pat Benatar

The Victim

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Intro: Am F x 2
 
Verse:
Am F
You've been set up one too many times
Am F
The perfect victim for the perfect crime
Am F
You left yourself wide open to the pain
Am
So close your eyes now
F
You're out walkin' in the rain
 
[Refrão]C G Am
You've got a burning desire to be the victim
E Am E
You're bleeding from the soul
Am C
You're hurting from the heart
E Am E Am Dm E F G F G
Things you can't be told are gonna tear you apaaaaaart, aaaaaaaaart
 
Verse:
Am F
Your choice of lovers, never very bright
Am F
Your father worried, but even he gave up the fight
Am F
You always think their hearts are made of gold
Am F
And you're the savior, to coax the warmth out of the cold
 
[Refrão]C G Am
You've got a burning desire to be the victim
E Am E
You're bleeding from the soul
Am C
You're hurting from the heart
E Am E Am Dm E F G F G
Things you can't be told are gonna tear you apaaaaaart, aaaaaaaaart
Am
Cause you're the victim
 
Bridge:
Dm
Break the pattern, you've gotta break away
E Am
Break the pattern before it gets too late
 
Am F x 4
 
[Refrão]C G Am
You've got a burning desire to be the victim
E Am E
You're bleeding from the soul
Am C
You're hurting from the heart
E Am E Am Dm E F G F G
Things you can't be told are gonna tear you apaaaaaart, aaaaaaaaart
Am
Cause you're the victim
 
Am F x 12
 
End on Am

How to play The Victim

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Am. 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.

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