Whole Thing
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[Verso 1]
C Em
You know I wanna, but I can't
F C
Lord knows I've spent all this time
F G
Just staring down at the edge
C Em E7
But don't I know what's good for me now?
F
Isn't that the whole point
C G
Of getting totally knocked down?
[Refrão]
F
The whole thing gets wrapped up with a string
C
Tied to a stone and dropped in
G F
See you by the side of the van
For a second, thought I was smarter
C G F
Thrown like a dart, only thing I need again
[Pós-Refrão]
C G F C G
Ah Ah Ahh Ah Ah
[Verso 2]
C
And I've been through this
Em
Don't think that I'd forget
F C
The way you got me down so bad.
F G
I swore I'd never be back again
C E7
But I'll get on the ground, just like I was before
F C G
And I'll be bleeding out as if I don't remember
[Refrão]
F
The whole thing gets wrapped up with a string
C
Tied to a stone and dropped in
G F
Sink your soft flare in my veins
C
Slow hawk in a circle, cursed but
G F
You say the word, only thing I need again
[Pós-Refrão]
C G F C G
Ah Ah Ahh Ah Ah
{Instrumental}
C Em F C F G x2
[Ponte]
Am G
And time's been doing its work, but I find
F C
The weight is calling
F C G
And I forget what I've learned
F
The whole thing, the whole thing
[Refrão]
F
Gets wrapped up with a string
C
Tied to a stone and dropped in
G F
Only thing I need again
Climbed up to the tower
C
Singing those songs, I don't remember what
G F
Something right out of a dream
C
You were my dark sky, center of a heart I swear by
G F
Some things only end up in pain
Now I'm standing at the tunnel between us
C G F
Know better but, only thing I need again
[Pós-Refrão]
C G F C G F
Ah Ah Ahh Ah Ah Ahh
C G F C G F
Ah Ah Ahh Ah Ah Ahh
Outro
F G F
C G F x3
How to play Whole Thing
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 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.