Self Sabotage chords
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[Intro]
D Bm Gm D Bm G D Bm G D Gm G D
[Verse]
Gm G D
I wish my head had a trap door
Bm G
For when I need escaping
D Bm G
Can't live with myself anymore
D G
Feels like I'm suffocating
D Bm G D
Tight spaces, breathing in exhaust
G D
Spiraling in negative thoughts
Bm G D
Hostage duck taped in the garage
A master of self sabotage
[Chorus]
Em7 G
I don't I don't know how to let somebody know
Em7 G D
I try to scream but fear has got me by the thro-oooa-oa-oat
Bm G D Bm Gm D
[Verse]
D Bm G D
And I was talking to a friend
Bm Gm
About my situation
D Bm G D
He's been exactly where I've been
Bm
Familiar isolation
D Bm Gm D
A basket case for days on end
Bm D
A prisoner of comparisons
Bm G D
Hostage duck taped in the garage
Bm
A master of self sabotage
[Chorus]
Em7 G
I don't I don't know how to let somebody know
Em Em7 G D G D G
I try to scream but fear has got me by the thro-oooooa-oa-oooooat
[Bridge]
Em G D A
Gaslit by my mirror makes me wish that I was someone else
Em G D A
I know that I can't love her until I decide to love myself
Em G D A
Gaslit by my mirror makes me wish that I was someone else
Em G D A
I know that I can't love her until I decide to love myself
[Chorus]
Em G
I don't I don't know how to let somebody know
Em G D Bm G D
I try to scream but fear has got me by the thro-oooooa-oa-oooooooat
Bm G D
[Verse]
D Bm G D
And so the plot thickens again
Bm G
I'm both villain and victim
D Bm G
Drunk on lonely entitlement
D G
Wanting someone to listen
D G D
I'm screaming from the inside-out
Bm G D
Hover above then come back down
Bm G D
I'm not some narcissistic god
[Outro]
Bm G D
Abandon this self sabotage
Bm G D
Abandon this self sabotage
Bm G D
Abandon this self sabotage
Bm G D
Abandon this self sabotage
Bm G D
Abandon this self sabotage
How to play "Self Sabotage" by Katie Pruitt on guitar.
The song "Self Sabotage" by Katie Pruitt uses a mix of open chords
and barre chords that are accessible to players at a beginner to
intermediate level. It's in the key of D major, and the chords
employed create a reflective and somewhat melancholic mood,
matching the introspective lyrics. Let's break it down section by
section.
[Intro]
The intro sets the mood with a sequence that cycles through D, Bm,
Gm, and G, ending on D. Practice transitioning smoothly between
these chords:
D Bm Gm D Bm G D Bm G D Gm G D
[Verse]
The verses begin with a lament, conveyed through the chords Gm, G,
and D. Notice the emotional weight that the minor chords add:
Gm G D
I wish my head had a trap door
Repeat the pattern as you follow the verse's lyrics, focusing on
the rhythmic strumming that aligns with the vocal melody.
[Chorus]
The chorus introduces Em7, creating a lift in the song's dynamic.
Strum gently to keep the focus on the lyrics:
Em7 G
I don't I don't know how to let somebody know
[Verse 2]
Follow the same chord pattern as the first verse, emphasizing the
storytelling aspect of the song with your strumming dynamics.
[Bridge]
The bridge shifts the mood with a chord progression that includes
Em, G, D, and A. This section provides a reflective moment in the
song:
Em G D A
Gaslit by my mirror makes me wish that I was someone else
[Outro]
The outro revisits the theme of self-sabotage, ending on a series
of D, Bm, G, and D chords that bring the song to a close. Let each
chord ring out to echo the song's contemplative ending.
Bm G D
Abandon this self sabotage
The song "Self Sabotage" speaks to the inner battles of doubt and
self-destructive tendencies. The lyrics delve into the struggle
of overcoming personal barriers and the yearning for self-acceptance.
Pruitt captures the essence of human vulnerability, making it a
relatable anthem for anyone facing their own inner conflicts. This
song provides not only a guitar lesson but also a lesson in emotional
resilience.