Tried Used Loved Abused
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C
I am a promise you will break
Gm
A crossed heart that you will fake
F
I’m a love that’s scrawled on a playground wall
G
But I had when you call
Am Am
If I’m tried If Im used
C G
If Im loved or abused
Dm
I don’t care no
C
Hold me like you promised
C F
Your sweet talk of convince
C G
I’ll cut you a throne
Am C F
Out of blood pearl and bone
C
I am a promise you will break
Gm
A crossed heart that you will fake
F
I’m a love that’s scrawled on a playground wall
G
But I had when you call
Am G
If I’m tried If Im used
F G
If Im loved or abused
Am G
I don’t care at all mmmm
Am G
If I’m tried If Im used
F G
If Im loved or abused
C
I don’t care
Am C
This love won’t claim a cost
F C
Cause it’s your time I lost
G
It’s been cradled in comforts
Am C F
Then worn like Spanish gold
Am G
Oh Lord I’ve been worn
C
I am a promise you will break
Gm
A crossed heart that you will fake
F
I’m a love that’s scrawled on a playground wall
G
But I had when you call
Am G
If I’m tried If Im used
F G
If Im loved or abused
Am G
I don’t care at all mmmm
Am G
If I’m tried If Im used
F G
If Im loved or abused
C
I don’t care
Solo: G Am C F C G Am C F Am C G
C
Love kiss me
Em
Cause I need
F
That soft slow release
C G
Will live out on this road
Dm C F
To wear nothing but hearts and stones
C
I am a promise you will break
Gm
A crossed heart that you will fake
F
I’m a love that’s scrawled on a playground wall
G
But I had when you call
C
I am a promise you will break
Gm
A crossed heart that you will fake
F
I’m a love that’s scrawled on a playground wall
G
But I had when you call
Am G
If I’m tried If Im used
F G
If Im loved or abused
Am G
I don’t care at all mmmm
Am G
If I’m tried If Im used
F G
If Im loved or abused
Am G
I don’t …….care at all
Am G
If I’m tried If Im used
F G
If Im loved or abused
C
I don’t care
How to play Tried Used Loved Abused
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.