Twist The Knife
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Intro:
Em D G C D
Em D G C D
[Verso 1]
Em D G
Ive been alone on the wrong side of town
C D
Shakin off the cold and laughin out loud
Em D G
A look from your eyes tells me everythings fine
C D
A kiss from your lips helps me put out my lights
Em D G
Cause I feel your heart beatin on top of mine
C D Em D G C D
As I feel the morning bring in the sunshine
[Verso 2]
Em D G
I cant recall where I may have gone
C D
To say its the moon is anyones call
Em D G
Ive been around since anyones guess
C D
If I drop your mic will I pass your test
Em D G
You say I never get anything right
C D
You just dont believe it til they twist the knife
Solo:
Em D G C D
Em D G C D
[Verso 3]
Em D G
You asked me if I have any regrets
C D
I wished Id bet my last 100 on red
Em D G
Its been a while since Ive seen your face
C D
Sorry if somehow you feel outta place
Em D G
Ive been a feelin like that my whole life
C D Em D G C D
You just dont believe it til they twist the knife
[Verso 4]
Em D G
I hit the highway and wound up in jail
C D
I lick my wounds from the hand that was held
Em D G
Roaming I ramble and run from my own
C D
Much like a song from an old rolling stone
Em D G
Been where Ive been, had to leave where Id gone
C D
And all I can think of is getting back home
Em D G
So I can feel your heartbeat on top of mine
C D
And hope that the morning can untwist the knife
Solo:
Em D G C D
Em D G C D
[Verso 5]
Em D G
Ive felt the love and the violence that blooms
C D
Wounded the silence and broke out the tomb
Em D G
Cut down the back road my thumb in the air
C D
Jumped on a train that was goin nowhere
Em D G
Still to this day there just aint nothin like
C D
The ache in your heartbreak when they twist the knife
Outro:
Em D G C D
Em D G C D
Em D G C D
Em D G C D G
How to play Twist The Knife
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.