Trying Hard Doesnt Work
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
C G Am F
[Verse 1]
C
Trying hard doesn't work
G
I've tried so many times
Am F
Why can't I learn instead of giving up?
[Verse 2]
C
Fuck coping strategies
G
And fake sweet voices
Am
Telling me "It's just a phase"
F
"It'll go away"
[Chorus]
C Am Em F
C Am Em F
Sometimes I want to go to hell
C Am Em F
Sometimes I drift there subconsiously
C Am Em F
Sometimes I slit my wrists thinking "Yes, I will die"
C Am Em F
And sometimes I just want to die
C G Am F
[Verse 3]
C
Don't make it worse
G
Fake smiling doesn't help
Am
I think therapy's useless
F
I've recieved it but I'm still weak
[Verse 4]
C G
Try to be happy is what they all say
Am F
But it's hard to comprehend when all you think of is the end
[Chorus]
C Am Em F
C Am Em F
Sometimes I want to go to hell
C Am Em F
Sometimes I drift there subconsiously
C Am Em F
Sometimes I slit my wrists thinking "Yes, I will die"
C Am Em F
And sometimes I just want to die
[Chorus]
C Am Em F
C Am Em F
Sometimes I want to go to hell
C Am Em F
Sometimes I drift there subconsiously
C Am Em F
Sometimes I slit my wrists thinking "Yes, I will die"
C Am Em F
And sometimes I just want to die
How to play Trying Hard Doesnt Work
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.