True Love Is Violent
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Intro: Cm Ab Eb Bb
verse 1
Cm Ab
The surface of the water is serene
Eb Bb
But what goes on below?
Cm Ab
Hungry current sucking at your feet
Eb Bb
It won't let go
Pre-Chorus
C Fm
Tossed 'til we capsized
Eb C
Battered and bruised
C Ab
Say it's the last time
Db
We know the truth
[Refrão]
Fm Bb
Don't know what you got until it's gone
Eb Ab
Don't know what is right until it's wrong
Fm Bb
Heaven could fall and angels swarm
Eb Ab
But hell is ours to face
Fm Bb
(Ah-oh)
Eb
True love is violent
Ab
True love is violent, violent
Fm Bb
(Ah-oh)
Eb
True love is violent
Ab
True love is violent
V2
Cm Ab
Stirring in the sugar cubes of salt
Eb Bb
Pollute to purify
Cm Ab
Drowning in my body, mind, and thoughts
Eb Bb
My mouth is dry
Pre-Chorus
C Fm
Tossed 'til we capsized
Eb C
Battered and bruised
C Ab
Say it's the last time
Db
We know the truth
[Refrão]
Fm Bb
Don't know what you got until it's gone
Eb Ab
Don't know what is right until it's wrong
Fm Bb
Heaven could fall and angels swarm
Eb Ab
But hell is ours to face
Outro
Fm Bb
(Ah-oh)
Eb
True love is violent
Ab
True love is violent, violent
Fm Bb
(Ah-oh)
Eb
True love is violent
Ab
True love is violent
Fm Bb
(Ah-oh)
Eb
True love is violent
Ab
True love is violent, violent
Fm Bb
(Ah-oh)
Eb
True love is violent
Ab
True love is violent
How to play True Love Is Violent
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.