Things Will Get Worse
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Chords
A 577xxx
D x577xx
F 133xx
Bm 799xxx
D* 10-12-12xxx
F#m 244xxx
B x244xx
E x799xx
D* 054xxx
Em 022xxx
Intro
A A D F x2
[Verso 1]
A
I'm in terrible shape
Bm
Indenting a twin size mattress
D A
we both know seen better days
Bm D*
Drifting off in space
F#m
I slept in my clothes
I have no self-control
B D A
I can barely recognize my own face
Bm D
[Pré-Refrão]
Bm
And you say that you don't get it
E
Well you probably never will
Bm
My pedantic grabs at compassion
E
Come up shorter ever still
[Refrão]
A D*
And I hope
F
That things will get worse
A D*
And I hope
F
I'll beat you into the dirt
A D F A
So take all my money and all of my clothes
D
But leave my guitars
F
I'll play 'em when I'm a ghost
[Verso 2]
(switch to 4/4)
A Bm
Well you saw me again
D* A
And you ask what I'm thinking
Bm
I'm back on th meds
D* F#m
And I've been doing less drinking
Bm D A
I know it's good for my halth
B D
But why can't I fetishize destroying myself?
A A Bm D*
[Pré-Refrão]
Bm
Another New Years resolution
Em
Failed by January fifth
Bm
Another batch of epic excuses
Em
C'mon man get a grip
Oh, c'mon man get a grip
[Refrão]
A D*
And I hope
F
That things will get worse
A D*
And I hope
F
I'll beat you into the dirt
A Bm F A
So take all my money and all of my clothes
D
But leave my guitars
F A
I'll play 'em when I'm a ghost
A D F A
And I hope
A D F A
And I hope
How to play Things Will Get Worse
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.