Three Empty Words
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Intro: G D Em Bm C C C C
verse 1:
G D Em
I'll pick you up at the same time
Bm C C C C
In the same places, the same old drive
G D Em
We'll just talk about our day
Bm C C C C
To try to fill the awkard space tonight
G D Em
We'll play the songs we used to love
Bm C C C C
While we try to fall in love again
G D Em
We don't know who's wrong or right
Bm C C C C
We don't even care enough to fight
[Refrão] G D Em
We're going through the motions
Em D G D Em G
'cos we can't fix what's broken
D Em
And I know it's gonna hurt
C G
But darling I'll go first
Em B C G
'cos I won't keep on saying those three empty words
Em B C G
No I won't keep on saying those three empty words
( G D Em Bm C C C C )
verse 2:
G D Em
We're still talking everyday
Bm C C C C
I'm running out of things to say to ya
G D Em
What's really gonna break my heart
Bm C C C C
To have to tell your little brother
G D Em
It might be easier to stay
C C C C C
But it'll never be the same, no ohh no
G D Em
And if something doesn't change
Bm C C C C
Then we'll keep on sinking further
[Refrão]Ohh... G D Em
We're going through the motions
Em D G D Em G
'cos we can't fix what's broken
D Em
And I know it's gonna hurt
C G
But darling I'll go first
Em B C G
'cos I won't keep on saying those three empty words
G B
Those three empty words
Em G
Will only make it worse
C G D
I'm tired, I can't take anymore
G B
Those three empty words
Em G
Will only make it worse
C G D
I'm tired, I can't take anymore
Outro:
G D Em
We're going through the motions
Em D G D Em G
'cos we can't fix what's broken
D Em
And I know it's gonna hurt
C G
But darling I'll go first
Em B C G
'cos I won't keep on saying those three empty words
Em B C G
We don't have to keep on saying those three empty words
Em B C G
No I won't keep on saying those three empty words
How to play Three Empty Words
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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.