This Song Wont Save You
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Intro:
E, Em, D, A, D, F#m x2
[Verso 1]
E Em D A D F#m
Cooling, delirious, and mad
E Em D A D F#m
Hungrier than I have ever felt
E Em
You shout as I sweat
D A D F#m
I sweat like a freak all over myself
[Refrão]
G F#m
Whispers aloud
A G
I thought I told you that
F#m A Em F#m
Why must you make this feel like a contest that I can't win
A Em F#m F
And I don't ever know what's gonna happen next
[Verso 2]
E Em
Near sighted
D A D F#m
I hope you have my back again
E Em D A D F#m
I manage a little store on that side
E Em D A D F#m
You can come yell at me there all you want
[Refrão]
G F#m A G
Just speak in between songs please I beg of you
G F#m A
Can't recall the words when it's so loud
Em F#m
I know some day I'll be in on the joke
A Em F#m F
Even if I'm certain that you couldn't care less
[Verso 3]
E Em
Copy right
D A D F#m E
I pray you get home safe tonight
Em D A D F#m
And don't forget anything
[Refrão]
G F#m A G
Somebody told me once that I should write a sing-along
F#m A Em
Then I found out they were always high
F#m A
And I can't write a sing-along to save my
Em
Sing-along to save my
F#m F
Sing-along to save my
[Ponte]
Em D A D F#m
E Em D A D F#m
E Em D A D F#m
[Refrão]
G F#m
You whisper so loud
A G
Up here with my eyes closed
F#m A
I can see your lips move in my mind
Em F#m A
Telling me you wish I'd write a sing-along to save our
Em
Sing-along to save our
F#m F E
Sing-along to save our
Em D A D F#m
Save our life
E Em D A D F#m
E
How to play This Song Wont Save You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.