The Wicked
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[Intro ]
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
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| Em | D | C | C | Em | D | C | C |
[Verso 1]
C G D
I say we let the wicked have a little rest
C G D
Can't live on caffeine pills and candy cigarettes
C G D
You and me and the big punchline and all this debt
C G D
Are we havin', are we havin', are we havin' fun yet?
[Pré-Refrão]
Em D
When I heard you say well there's no tellin'
Em D Em
Where the lighting ends and the water begins
D C D
Oh-oh, oh-oh, there's no halfway in
[Refrão]
G D C
If all goes sideways this time
G D C
Meet you right back here in the next life
G D C
You know you've been learnin' how to read my mind
G D C
I'll meet you right back here in the next life
{Instrumental}
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
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| Em | D | C | C | Em | D | C | C |
[Verso 2]
C G D
Arkansas hit us like a freight train
C G D
Crazy with a fever and a curse to break
C G D
Goin' 80 miles an hour still feelin' stuck
C G D
Leave us sweatin' in the spring sunshine fresh outta luck
[Pré-Refrão]
Em D Em
Crowded truck stop showed no sign of you
D Em
I swore you disappeared into the blue
D C D
You told me that you felt it too
[Refrão]
G D C
If all goes sideways this time
G D C
Meet you right back here in the next life
G D C
You know you've been learnin' how to read my mind
G D C
I'll meet you right back here in the next life
Outro
Em D C
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Em D C
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Em D C
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Em D C
Ooh, ooh, ooh
How to play The Wicked
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 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.