Useless
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[Intro: ](A5) (A5)
The (A) day you left I thought I knew for certain
Theres no way in this world I'd wind up (E) hurtin
I thought getting over you was gonna be a breeze
So it all came as quite a shock when it turned out to (A) be
(E7) Useless as these empty arms
(A) Useless as this broken heart
(E7) Useless as these nights I spend a(A)lone
(D) I could lie and try to say
I quit (A) loving you in (F#) just one day
But the (D) truth is (E7) its (A) useless
Not (A) long ago I met this little red head
And she seemed to hang on every word that (E) I said
I thought going out with her would get you off my mind
So I spent half my paycheck in one evening just to (A) find
(E7) Useless as these empty arms
(A) Useless as this broken heart
(E7) Useless as these nights I spend a(A)lone
(D) I could lie and try to say
I quit (A) loving you in (F#) just one day
But the (D) truth is (E7) its (A) useless
(D) I could lie and try to say
I quit (A) loving you in (F#) just one day
But the (D) truth is (E7) its (A) useless
(D) I could lie and try to say
I'd leave (A) you behind, be (F#) on my way
But the (D) truth is...(E7)
It's (A) useless
How to play Useless
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A5. 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.