Throwing Punches
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[Intro: ]D Em D Em D Em G A (hold)
Verse 1:
G Em
There’s an empty room
G Em
at the end of the hall
G
And it’s begging
Em G Em
to swallow you whole
Refrain 1:
G A Bm
Each step you take
G A
Makes it easier
Bm
to fall on your face
G A Bm
Each tear you fake
G A Bm
Makes it easier to see
G (hold)
straight through you now
Chorus:
And you’re so
D G
hateful sometimes
Em C
Throwing punches at lies
D G
Fall from somewhere above
Em C
Just to say you’re in love
Interlude: D
Verse 2:
G Em
So you hang yourself
G Em
from stolen dreams
G
And under the table
Em G Em
you hide every stain
Refrain 2:
G A Bm
Each step you take
(getting closer)
G A
Makes it easier to
Bm
fall on your face
G A Bm
Each death you fake
(getting closer)
G A
Makes it easier to
Bm G (hold)
live this way And now
(Repeat Chorus and Interlude)
Bridge:
G Bm G Em
Watch it disappear
G Bm G Em
The dream you hold so dear
G Em
Let it fade (let it fade)
G Em
Let it fade (let it fade)
G Em G (hold)
Let it fade (let it fade) now
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
Em
Just to say
C D (hold)
you’re in love
How to play Throwing Punches
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.