Write It Down
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[Intro ]
C G
[Verso 1]
C G
Recently, your ocean-blue eyes do a good job tryna disguise
C G
What it is exactly you're feeling, mm
C
Give me all the thoughts in your head
G
I'll tell you that you're better than them
C G
They're not worth the time that they're stealing, mm
[Pré-Refrão]
C G
They don't serve you anymore
C G
Just leave 'em by your door
[Refrão]
C G
You can take the long way out, you can let 'em hold you down
C G
I know it's a mess right now, but don't let it stick around, mm
C G
All you ever do is doubt, your head is like a haunted house
C G Bm C G
Whatever you're scared to say out loud, just write it down, ah-ah
[Verso 2]
C
You don't see them turning their heads
G
But you don't know you're better than them
C G
Wish you would believe when I tell you, mm
C
It's not even right to compare
G
The way you look, the length of your hair
C
How you fit the clothes that you wear
G
Oh, it's killing you
[Refrão]
C G
You can take the long way out, you can let 'em hold you down
C G
I know it's a mess right now, but don't let it stick around, mm
C G
All you ever do is doubt, your head is like a haunted house
C G Bm C G C G
Whatever you're scared to say out loud, just write it down, ah-ah
[Ponte]
C G
Scared to say it
C
Whatever you're scared to say out loud
G
Whatever you're scared to say out loud, just write it down
[Refrão]
C G
You can take the long way out, you can let 'em hold you down
C G
I know it's a mess right now, but don't let it stick around, mm
C G
All you ever do is doubt, your head is like a haunted house
C G C G C G C G
Whatever you're scared to say out loud, just write it down, ah-ah
How to play Write It Down
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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.