Tragedy
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G
I think I won the fools award today
D
the way i made my baby cry
G
I cant believe the stupid things i said
D A
Without one good reason why
G
I know that life has got its ups and downs
D D/C# Bm
i could take whatever comes around
A G A
but if you ever take your love from me
G D
now that would be the tragedy
G
The Game of love it comes so easily
D
I thought we never have to hide
G
and all this hurtin just aint pleasin me
D A
now its washed up in the tide yeah
G
Now you can hit me with the wrecking ball
D D/C# Bm
throw me down the stairs and watch me fall
A G A
but if you ever take your love from me
G D
now that would be the tragedy
F#m
Loves so mysterious
G
it always twists and bends
F#m
did I get my goodbye kiss
G A
are you telling me this is the eeend
Instrumental G-D-A
G
We watch the candle and its burning low
D
and i just cant walk away
G
i got so much inside for you to know babe
D A
but thats the price i gotta pay
G
And I know you want to see me back again
D D/C# Bm
just to tell me this is the end
A G A
and if you ever come back to me
G D
now that would be the tragedy
D A
See it burned a hole in me
G D
a living breathing tragedy
Fadeout with Chorus
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| / slide up
| \ slide down
| H hammer-on
| p pull-off
| ~ vibrato
| + harmonic
| x Mute note
| B Bend
| pb Pre-bend
| br Bend release
| pbr Pre-bend release
| brb Bend release bend
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How to play Tragedy
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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.