This Time Imperfect
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[Intro: ]G D Em D x2
G D Em D
I cannot leave here, I cannot stay
G D Em D
Forever haunted, more than afraid
G D Em D
Asphyxiate on words I would say
G D Em C
I'm drawn to a blackened sky as I turn blue
Em D G
There are no flowers, no, not this time
G C D C
There will be no angels gracing the lines, just these stark words I find
Em D G
I'd show a smile but I'm too weak
G C D C
I'd share for you, could I only speak, just how much this hurts me
Interlude: G D Em D G D Em C
G D Em D
I cannot stay here, I cannot leave
G D Em D
Just like all I loved, I'm make believe
G D Em
Imagined heart, I disappear
Em D G D Em C
Seems... no one will appear here and make me real
Em D G
There are no flowers, no, not this time
G C D C
There will be no angels gracing the lines, just these stark words I find
Em D G
I'd show a smile but I'm too weak
G C D C
I'd share for you, could I only speak, just how much this hurts me
Interlude 2: Em
Em
I'd tell you how it haunts me
Am
I'd tell you how it haunts me
Am
Cuts through my day and sinks into my dreams
Em
I'd tell you how it haunts me
Em
Cuts through my day and sinks into my dreams
Am
You don't care that it haunts me
Interlude 3: Em D G A( Must play variation A - 007655 Low-High)
Em D G
There are no flowers, no, not this time
G C D C
There will be no angels gracing the lines, just these stark words I find
Em D G
I'd show a smile but I'm too weak
G C D C Em
I'd share for you, could I only speak, just how much this hurts me
C Em
Just how much this hurts me
C D Em
Just how much you...
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How to play This Time Imperfect
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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.