Tourniquet
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Em
I tried to kill the pain
C D D°
but only brought more
Em
i lay dying
C D D°
and i'm pouring crimson regret and betrayal
Em C D D°
I'm dying praying bleeding and screaming
Em C
am i too lost to be saved
D D°
am i too lost?
chorus:
Em
my God my tourniquet
C D D°
return to me salvation
Em
my God my tourniquet
C D D°
return to me salvation
Em
do you remember me
C D D°
lost for so long
Em
will you be on the other side
C D D°
or will you forget me
Em C D D°
I'm dying praying bleeding and screaming
Em C
am i too lost to be saved
D D°
am i too lost?
Chorus:
Em
my God my tourniquet
C D D°
return to me salvation
Em
my God my tourniquet
C D D°
return to me salvation
(play same as chorus)
Em
my wounds cry for the grave
C D D°
my soul cries for deliverance
Em
will i be denied Christ
C
Tourniquet
D D°
my suicide
How to play Tourniquet
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 Em. 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.