What I Deserve
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by: Kelly Willis
C F G
What I deserve is comfort for my shaken soul
C F G
The water on my hands are tears from long ago
F C
And my skin lets it in
Dm Am
It's always been too thin
G
Since I can't remember when
C9 C
And oh what I deserve
F6 F F6 F G
What I deserve what I deserve
C9 C
Oh darling what I deserve
F6 F F6 F G
What I deserve what I deserve
C F G
There's solace in this dusty earth and rocky hills
C F G
Oh but even starry skies can't mend my broken will
F C
And my blood doesn't pour
Dm Am
There's nothing to bleed for
G
I don't believe anymore
C9 C
And oh what I deserve
F6 F F6 F G
What I deserve what I deserve
C9 C
Oh darling what I deserve
F6 F F6 F G
What I deserve what I deserve
Am F
Now I have done the best I can
Am F
Oh but what I've done it's not who I am
G C F G
And oh what I deserve
SOLO
C F G
Now time has left me feeling old and losing hope
C F G
Hell I've walked a long way just to find the end of my rope
F C
And you say that I should pray
Dm Am
Well I would but my faith has strayed
G
I don't belive I'll be saved
C9 C
And oh what I deserve
F6 F F6 F G
What I deserve what I deserve
C9 C
Oh darling what I deserve
F6 F F6 F G
What I deserve what I deserve
How to play What I Deserve
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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.