Written Off
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[Refrão]
E B F# G#m
I will stand here with my friends, and I’ll get written off
E B F#
We will laugh and learn to rest when we’re older
E B F# G#m
Like a film without an end, we will just play pretend
E B
Whatever time we've all got left
F#
Let’s get written off again
E B F#
When I wake up next to you I hope that everything I do, it would break your rules
G#m F# E B
It’s like I'm still at school, you can’t say I didn’t try
F# G#m F#
I’m scared to fall asleep at night, I’m scared of what you’d do if I don’t have my eyes
E B G#m F#
I need to know a way to follow you, girl when all that I love will sink like stones
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E B F# G#m
I will stand here with my friends, and I’ll get written off
E B F#
We will laugh and learn to rest when we’re older
E B F# G#m
I will stand here with my friends, and I’ll get written off
E B F#
We will laugh and learn to rest when we’re older
E B F# G#m
Like a film without an end, we will just play pretend
E B F#
Whatever time we’ve all got left, let’s get written off again
E B F#
My friends will say I’ve lost my mind but keep on asking all the time
G#m F# E
When will I get my life and stop living a lie?
B F#
What they never seem to see is that she’s always stalking me
G#m F#
Steals my camera, my phone, my keys
E B
It’s a long way to follow you, girl
G#m F#
When all of our love will sink like stones
E B
It’s a long time since I’ve known home
G#m F#
And I know that this road will twist and turn
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E B F# G#m
I will stand here with my friends, and I’ll get written off
E B F#
We will laugh and learn to rest when we’re older
E B F# G#m
Like a film without an end, we will just play pretend
E B
Whatever time we’ve all got left
F#
Let’s get written off again
E
I don’t like the way she plays
B G#m F#
It’s in her mind, and she just sings my love, oh, she’s a sinner
E B
She’s not the kind of girl who wants to go and save the world
G#m F#
She light it up and watch it burn
E B F# G#m
I will stand here with my friends, and I’ll get written off
E B F#
We will laugh and learn to rest when we’re older
E B f# G#m
Like a film without an end, we will just play pretend
E B
Whatever time we’ve all got left
F#
Let’s get written off again
How to play Written Off
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 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.