Now playing

Poetic Tragedy

Chords

5.046 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Hey guys I'm gunna cut straIght to the chase...enjoy....
Intro and Verse:
(PLAY FOR INTRO AND VERSE) +TIP:I'ts like a D with 2 different bass notes+
The cup is not half empty.......
---------2-----2-------2-----0-2-------------------------------------|
-----------3-----3-------3-------------------------------------------|
-------2-----2-------0-----0-----------------------------------------|
-----0-------------2-------------------------------------------------|
---------------------------------------------------------------------|
---------------------------------------------------------------------|
Dthe cup is not half Emempty as pessimists DsayG  
Das far as he's sEmees nothings left in the DcupG  
Da whole cup full of Emnothing for him to DinduldgeG  
Dsince the voice of Emambition has long since been Dshut upG  
Chorus:
Da singer, Ema writer, hDe's not dreaming Emnow of going nowhere
Dhe gave Emheed to nothinDg, and all that he Emwas....
is just a tragedy
Verse 2:
Dso he voyages in Emcircles succeeds getting DnowhereG  
Dand submits to the Emsubstance that first got him DthereG  
Chorus:
Dthan in violent, Emfrustration he Dcries out to EmGod or just no one
Dis there a point Emto this madness Dand all that he wEmas....
is just a tragedy
Ahe fEmeels aAlone
Ghis heart in (alone)
Ahe fEmeels Aalone
G---------
I feel....
Dthen on that Emlast day he DbreaksG  
Dand he stood Emtall and he Dyelled yeah he Gyelled
DWhy     EmWhy       DWhy       Gagain
(fade out)
Thanx so much guys i loved doing this for you....

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Poetic Tragedy

by The Used

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Hey guys I'm gunna cut straIght to the chase...enjoy....

Intro and Verse:

(PLAY FOR INTRO AND VERSE) +TIP:I'ts like a D with 2 different bass notes+

The cup is not half empty.......

---------2-----2-------2-----0-2-------------------------------------|

-----------3-----3-------3-------------------------------------------|

-------2-----2-------0-----0-----------------------------------------|

-----0-------------2-------------------------------------------------|

---------------------------------------------------------------------|

D Em D G

the cup is not half empty as pessimists say

D Em D G

as far as he's sees nothings left in the cup

D Em D G

a whole cup full of nothing for him to induldge

D Em D G

since the voice of ambition has long since been shut up

Chorus:

D Em D Em

a singer, a writer, he's not dreaming now of going nowhere

D Em D Em

he gave heed to nothing, and all that he was....

is just a tragedy

Verse 2:

D Em D G

so he voyages in circles succeeds getting nowhere

D Em D G

and submits to the substance that first got him there

Chorus:

D Em D Em

than in violent, frustration he cries out to God or just no one

D Em D Em

is there a point to this madness and all that he was....

is just a tragedy

A Em A

he feels alone

his heart in (alone)

A Em A

he feels alone

G---------

I feel....

D Em D G

then on that last day he breaks

D Em D G

and he stood tall and he yelled yeah he yelled

D Em D G

Why Why Why again

(fade out)

Thanx so much guys i loved doing this for you....

About Poetic Tragedy Chords by The Used

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

FAQ — Poetic Tragedy by The Used

How do I play "Poetic Tragedy" by The Used on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Poetic Tragedy" by The Used on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Poetic Tragedy" by The Used free?

Yes. The chords for "Poetic Tragedy" by The Used are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Poetic Tragedy" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Poetic Tragedy" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Poetic Tragedy"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Poetic Tragedy" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Poetic Tragedy" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Poetic Tragedy" by The Used with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Used below.

What key is "Poetic Tragedy" in?

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