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Key: Db major•
Intro 1
Db
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4

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Bbm
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Gb
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Ab
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Verse 1
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By the time I was your age, I'd give anything
Bbm
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To fall in love truly, was all I could think
Gb
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That's when I met your mother,

the girl of my dreams
Ab
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4

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The most beautiful woman, that I'd ever seen
Db
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She said, boy can I tell you a wonderful thing?
Bbm
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I can't help but notice, you're staring at me
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Gb
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I know I shouldn't say this, but I really believe
Ab
Ab
4

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I can tell by your eyes

that you're in love with me
Chorus 1
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Gb
2

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Ab
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4

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F
F

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Bbm
Bbm

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Now son, I'm only telling you this
Gb
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2

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Ab
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4

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Because life, can do terrible things
Interlude 1
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Verse 2
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Now most of the time,

we'd had too much to drink
Bbm
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And we'd laugh at the stars

and we'd share everything
Gb
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Too young to notice, and too dumb to care
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Love was a story, that couldn't compare
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I said, girl can I tell you a wonderful thing?
Bbm
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I made you a present with paper and string
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Open with care now, I'm asking you, please
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You know that I love you, will you marry me?
Chorus 2
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Bbm
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Now son, I'm only telling you this
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Ab
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Because life, can do terrible things
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You'll learn, one day, I'll hope and I'll pray
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That God, shows you differently
Verse 3
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She said, boy can I tell you, a terrible thing?
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It seems that I'm sick and I've only got weeks
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Please, don't be sad now, I really believe
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You were the greatest
Interlude 2

thing that ever happened to me
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Ab
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Bridge 1
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Slow, so slow
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I fell to the ground, on my knees
Verse 4
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So don't fall in love,

there's just too much to lose
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If you're given the choice,

then, I'm begging you, choose
Gb
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2

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To walk away, walk away, don't let her get you
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I can't bear to see the same happen to you
Chorus 3
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Now son, I'm only telling you this
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Because life, can do terrible things

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords

  • Db

    4

  • Bbm

  • Gb

    2

  • Ab

    4

  • F

Capo: No capo

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The original key of Terrible Things by Mayday Parade is Db major.

The primary chords used in Terrible Things are Db, Bbm, Gb, Ab, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Bbm, Gb, Ab, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Terrible Things is approximately 77 beats per minute.

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