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Pity Party

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[Verse 1]
EmDid my invitations Gdisappear
CWhy'd I put my heart on every cursive letter?
EmTell me why the hell no one is Ghere
CTell me what to do to make it all feel better
[Pre-Chorus]
EmMaybe it's Ga cruel joke on Cme
CWhatever, whatever
EmJust means there's Gway more cake for Cme
CForever, forever
[Chorus]
EmIt's my party and I'll Gcry if I want to
CCry if I want to (cry, cry, cry)
CI'll cry until the cEmandles burn down this Gplace
I'll cry until my Cpity party's in flames
[x2]
[Verse 2]
EmMaybe if I knew all of them Gwell
CI wouldn't have been trapped inside this hell that holds me
EmMaybe if I casted out Ga spell
CBut told them decorations were in pastel ribbons
[Pre-Chorus]
EmMaybe it's Ga cruel joke on Cme
CWhatever, whatever
EmJust means there's Gway more cake for Cme
CForever, forever
[Chorus]
EmIt's my party and I'll Gcry if I want to
CCry if I want to (cry, cry, cry)
CI'll cry until the cEmandles burn down this Gplace
I'll cry until my Cpity party's in flames
[x2]
[Bridge]
EmI'm laughing, I'm crying
EmIt feels like I'm dying
[x3]
EmI'm dying, I'm dying
EmIt's my party and I'll Gcry if I want to
EmIt's my party and I'll Gcry if I want to
EmIt's my party and I'll Gcry if I want to
CCry if I want to (cry, cry, cry)
CI'll cry until the cEmandles burn down this Gplace
I'll cry until my Cpity party's in flames
[x2]
[Chorus]
EmIt's my party, it's-Git's my party
CIt's my party, it's-it's my party
EmIt's my party and I'll Gcry if I want to
CCry if I want to (cry, cry, cry)

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

"Pity Party" delves into the feeling of throwing a party and having no one show up, capturing the sting of loneliness and disappointment. The song draws inspiration from the 1950s and 60s, specifically interpolating the chorus and iconic horn hook from Lesley Gore's 1963 hit "It's My Party." This blend of old and new gives the track an alt-pop and electro sound, allowing for a fresh take on a classic theme of personal heartbreak. Playing it can evoke that specific mix of vulnerability and a defiant, almost theatrical, sadness.

AI-written from these sources:Pity Party (song) — Wikipedia ↗Melanie Martinez — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Pity Party

by Melanie Martinez

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[Verse 1]

Em G

Did my invitations disappear

Why'd I put my heart on every cursive letter?

Em G

Tell me why the hell no one is here

Tell me what to do to make it all feel better

[Pre-Chorus]

Em G C

Maybe it's a cruel joke on me

Whatever, whatever

Em G C

Just means there's way more cake for me

Forever, forever

[Chorus]

Em G

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to

Cry if I want to (cry, cry, cry)

C Em G

I'll cry until the candles burn down this place

I'll cry until my pity party's in flames

[x2]

[Verse 2]

Em G

Maybe if I knew all of them well

I wouldn't have been trapped inside this hell that holds me

Em G

Maybe if I casted out a spell

But told them decorations were in pastel ribbons

[Pre-Chorus]

Em G C

Maybe it's a cruel joke on me

Whatever, whatever

Em G C

Just means there's way more cake for me

Forever, forever

[Chorus]

Em G

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to

Cry if I want to (cry, cry, cry)

C Em G

I'll cry until the candles burn down this place

I'll cry until my pity party's in flames

[x2]

[Bridge]

I'm laughing, I'm crying

It feels like I'm dying

[x3]

I'm dying, I'm dying

Em G

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to

Em G

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to

Em G

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to

Cry if I want to (cry, cry, cry)

C Em G

I'll cry until the candles burn down this place

I'll cry until my pity party's in flames

[x2]

[Chorus]

Em G

It's my party, it's-it's my party

Em G

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to

Cry if I want to (cry, cry, cry)

About Pity Party Chords by Melanie Martinez

Learn how to play Pity Party by Melanie Martinez with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Pity Party chords”, “Pity Party guitar chords”, or “Melanie Martinez Pity Party chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Pity Party chords and for experienced players who want accurate Pity Party lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, G, C.

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What key is "Pity Party" in?

The chords for "Pity Party" show the original chord names (including Em, G, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.