Why Take The Pain
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Em G Em G
[Verse 1]
Em G D Em
I've got all the symptoms, Doctor can't you see?
C G D B
Of an affliction that's slowly killin' me
Em G D Em
And all these problems, they need a, a chemical solvin'
C G C D Em
The best cure I've found is gettin' lost in oxycontin
[Chorus]
Em C Em
Why take the pain when I can take pain pills?
D C D Em
I've got a terminal case of the ol heartache and a script that I need filled
C Em
So cure me or kill me, or her memory will
Am N.C. Em
Why take the pain, when I can take pain pills?
[Verse 2]
Em G D Em
Doctor all I'm askin' for is a, a little white cure
C G D B
I just gotta get high enough to get over her
Em G D Em
So gimme somethin' stronger than a, a little Advil
C G C D Em
'Cause if you cannot cure me, don't you know my dealer will
[Chorus]
Em C Em
Why take the pain when I can take pain pills?
D C D Em
I've got a terminal case of the ol heartache and a script that I need filled
C Em
So cure me or kill me, or her memory will
Am N.C. Em
Why take the pain, when I can take pain pills?
Am N.C. Em
Why take the pain, when I can take pain pills?
[Outro]
Em G (x4)
Artist: Hellbound Glory
Album: Old Highs and New Lows
Track 7: Why Take The Pain
Year: 2010
Written by Leroy Virgil
How to play Why Take The Pain
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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.