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[Intro]
G
[Verse 1]
  GI would give what's left of me away
  BmTwist and turn just to hear you say
That Emyou still think I'm beautiful I'm worth a chance
Even still todDay
[Verse 2]
  GThe battle plan has left me weak and worn
  BmInto directions I feel like I've been torn 
We Emused to live without the shame
We used to love without the blameD  
[Pre-Chorus]
  CWe're going Emup and Ddown, hold on
  EmWe're crashing Dto the gGround
  CAnd anEmytime you Dkneel I'll open up again
  EmYou reach inDside of Gme And then you pull the pin
[Chorus]
  C     Em     DAnd then you pull the pin
   Em    D     GOh, you pull the pin
  C     Em     DAnd then you pull the pin
Em D G
[Verse 3]
  GWe're doing penance for all our petty crimes
  BmOn our knees, oh we're just killing time 
EmFirst we bend and then we break
And I don't wanna be too late to chDange
  GOh, I saw your light when I looked into the mirror
  BmAnd then the past began to disappear
You kEmnow my lies were full of fear
And can you still forgive me, deaDr
[Pre-Chorus]
  CWe're going Emup and Ddown, hold on
  EmWe're crashing Dto the gGround
  CAnd anEmytime you Dkneel I'll open up again
  EmYou reach inDside of Gme And then you pull the pin
[Chorus]
  C     Em     DAnd then you pull the pin
   Em    D     GOh, you pull the pin
  C     Em     DAnd then you pull the pin
Em D G
[Interlude] x2
  CYour words can lift me up or
  Dcrush me to dust again
  EmCan't tell if we are flGying or falling Dto the end
[Bridge] Repeat on background "Flying or fallin, flying or falling falling to the end"
C Em D
Em D G
C Em D
   Em    D    GFlying or falling to the end
[Pre-Chorus]
  CWe're going Emup and Ddown, hold on
  EmWe're crashing Dto the gGround
  CAnd anEmytime you Dkneel I'll open up again
  EmYou reach inDside of Gme And then you pull the pin 
[Final-Chorus]
  C     Em     DAnd then you pull the pin
   Em    D     GOh, you pull the pin
  C     Em     DAnd then you pull the pin
Em D G

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The story behind the song

"The Pin" is a track from the Goo Goo Dolls' eleventh studio album, Boxes, released in 2016. This album marked a shift for the band, being their first recorded as a duo and embracing a sound that balances power ballads with anthemic qualities. The Goo Goo Dolls, known for their rock sound and breakthrough singles like "Name" and "Iris," have a history of crafting songs that resonate deeply. While the specific meaning of "The Pin" isn't detailed, it emerges from a period where the band leaned into their established style, suggesting a song that likely explores themes of connection or personal reflection.

AI-written from these sources:Boxes (Goo Goo Dolls album) — Wikipedia ↗Goo Goo Dolls — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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The Pin

by Goo Goo Dolls

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[Intro]

[Verse 1]

I would give what's left of me away

Twist and turn just to hear you say

That you still think I'm beautiful I'm worth a chance

Even still today

[Verse 2]

The battle plan has left me weak and worn

Into directions I feel like I've been torn

We used to live without the shame

We used to love without the blame

[Pre-Chorus]

C Em D

We're going up and down, hold on

Em D G

We're crashing to the ground

C Em D

And anytime you kneel I'll open up again

Em D G

You reach inside of me And then you pull the pin

[Chorus]

C Em D

And then you pull the pin

Em D G

Oh, you pull the pin

C Em D

And then you pull the pin

Em D G

[Verse 3]

We're doing penance for all our petty crimes

On our knees, oh we're just killing time

First we bend and then we break

And I don't wanna be too late to change

Oh, I saw your light when I looked into the mirror

And then the past began to disappear

You know my lies were full of fear

And can you still forgive me, dear

[Pre-Chorus]

C Em D

We're going up and down, hold on

Em D G

We're crashing to the ground

C Em D

And anytime you kneel I'll open up again

Em D G

You reach inside of me And then you pull the pin

[Chorus]

C Em D

And then you pull the pin

Em D G

Oh, you pull the pin

C Em D

And then you pull the pin

Em D G

[Interlude] x2

Your words can lift me up or

crush me to dust again

Em G D

Can't tell if we are flying or falling to the end

[Bridge] Repeat on background "Flying or fallin, flying or falling falling to the end"

C Em D

Em D G

C Em D

Em D G

Flying or falling to the end

[Pre-Chorus]

C Em D

We're going up and down, hold on

Em D G

We're crashing to the ground

C Em D

And anytime you kneel I'll open up again

Em D G

You reach inside of me And then you pull the pin

[Final-Chorus]

C Em D

And then you pull the pin

Em D G

Oh, you pull the pin

C Em D

And then you pull the pin

Em D G

About The Pin Chords by Goo Goo Dolls

Learn how to play The Pin by Goo Goo Dolls with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Pin chords”, “The Pin guitar chords”, or “Goo Goo Dolls The Pin 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 The Pin chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Pin lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Bm, Em, D, C.

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