This Is Killing Me
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Intro G D Am C
G D
The worst of times collide
Am
The best is left behind
C
Things we shouldnt see
G
Taking liberties
D
Hung on every word
Am
And some Ive never heard
C
The love there was to be
G D Am
This is killing me
C G D Am
This is killing me
C G D Am
This is killing me
C G D C
This is killing me
G D
Mistakes leap of faith
Am
Thats fallen out of place
C
Disguised as unity
G
The unseen injury
D
The slamming of the door
Am
That calls a dog to war
C
What Is and what shall be
G D Am
This is killing me
C G D Am
This is killing me
C G
This is killing me
D Am
We've cut the skin to watch it bleed, but underneath
C G D Am
This is killing me
D
Before the system shuts us down
Am
Emotions running underground
G Bm A
Lets promise that we wont look back on this
D
Theres never right and always wrong
Am
We've fought for love for far too long
G Bm A
Lets free ourselves and lead our separate lives
C D
Im gonna fly
C D
Im gonna fly
C D
Im gonna fly
Solo C G D C G D
C G D C G D
G D
The worst of times collide
Am
The best is left behind
C
Love there was to be
G D Am
This is killing me
C G D Am
This is killing me
D Am
We've cut the skin to watch it bleed, but underneath
C G D Am
This is killing me
How to play This Is Killing Me
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.