Phoenix
2010
Submitted by: paramore_fans@yahoo.com
Key: F#
Tuning: Standard EADGBe
Chords used:
Ebm - x68876
F#/Bb - x143xx
B - x24442
F# - 244322
C# - x46664
Bb - x13331
Bb/D - x587xx
Intro: Ebm--F#/Bb-B-F#--C#-- x2
Verse 1:
EbmC#EbmC#Ebm
The past has a way of tricking you
C#EbmC#B
When you look back you don't seem to
F#/BBF#BBb
Sometimes you just don't have a clue
C#F#Ebm
Where this road has brought you to
You're just another
C#
card lost in the shuffle
Ebm
I guess you've always been
C#B
drawn to trouble but
We're all done pretending
C# Ebm--C#-Ebm-- x2
Your life is one worth saving
Chorus:
Ebm
You're in too deep
F#/BbBF#
your cover's blown
C#Ebm
(Now you're on your own)
F#/BbBF#
So who'll be held res---ponsible
C#Ebm
When you lose control?
You're trying to keep
F#/BbBF#
your--self afloat
C#Ebm
(You're sinking like a stone)
F#/BbBF#
I won't be held res---ponsible
C#
When you lose control
Verse 2:
EbmC#EbmC#Ebm
Funny how it all creeps up on you
C#EbmC#B
Lies rede-fine the ugly truth
F#/BbBF#/BbB
Cause now it's just your new a-----buse
C#F#Ebm
No one can give it back to you
You're just another empty
soul on a mission
Ebm
I find yourself taking
what you're giving
B
We're all done pretending
Your honor's worth
C# Ebm--C#-Ebm-- x2
defending (defending)
(Repeat Chorus)
Breakdown: B--Bb-Bb/D-
Bridge:
Ebm
You're on your own
Ebm
I'm letting go
C#
I'm not strong
enough to save you
B
There is no one
BbBb/D
left to breathe but you
Ebm
You're on your own
Ebm
I'm just a ghost
Wandering in the unknown
B
I'm not strong
C#
enough to save you
B
There is no one
BbBb/DEbm--
left to save you now
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
EbmF#/BbBF#
When you lose control
C#
When you lose control
(Repeat x2)
Ebm-C#-Ebm(hold)