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Temporary
Key: G#  
Tuning: Standard EADGBe
Chords used:
 Fm-  133111
 C#-  x46664
 G#-  466544
 Eb-  x68886
 Bbm- x13321
 Cm-  x35543
Intro: G#--C#-Bbm-Fm-G#-Bbm-C#-
Verse 1:
  G#I used to Cmbe so quick so clever
  G#I used to Cmknow myself much better
  G#Cause anyone can see that
this is Cmonly permanent
TempoG#rary
                   Cm  Fm-Eb-Fm  
It never hurts to try
Chorus:
  G#And it's all a game
  FmI know we'll stay the same
  C#But repetition Bbmends in failure
  FmAnd every time  G#I see it in your eyes
  BbmWhen repetition C#ends we'll start over
Verse 2:
  G#Now I'm a Cmwalking contradiction
  G#So tell me Cmwhat's wrong
with this picture
Cause anyone can see that
  G#Cause anyone can see that
this is Cmonly permanent
TempoG#rary
                        Cm  Fm-Eb-Fm  
So don't hurt me this time
(Repeat Chorus)
Guitar Solo: G#--Cm-- x2
Bridgea:
  G#So give it up just give up
  CmGive it up give up
  G#So give it up just give up
                  Cm  Cm(hold)
  Give it up give up
(Repeat chorus)

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Temporary

by Paramore

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Bbm

Temporary

Key:

Tuning: Standard EADGBe

Chords used:

- 133111

- x46664

- 466544

- x68886

Bbm

- x13321

- x35543

Intro: G#--C#-Bbm-Fm-G#-Bbm-C#-

Verse 1:

G# Cm

I used to be so quick so clever

G# Cm

I used to know myself much better

Cause anyone can see that

this is only permanent

Temporary

Cm Fm Eb Fm

It never hurts to try

Chorus:

And it's all a game

I know we'll stay the same

C# Bbm

But repetition ends in failure

Fm G#

And every time I see it in your eyes

Bbm C#

When repetition ends we'll start over

Verse 2:

G# Cm

Now I'm a walking contradiction

G# Cm

So tell me what's wrong

with this picture

Cause anyone can see that

this is only permanent

Temporary

Cm Fm Eb Fm

So don't hurt me this time

(Repeat Chorus)

Guitar Solo: G#--Cm-- x2

Bridgea:

So give it up just give up

Give it up give up

So give it up just give up

Cm Cm

(hold)

Give it up give up

(Repeat chorus)

About Temporary Chords by Paramore

Learn how to play Temporary by Paramore with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Temporary chords”, “Temporary guitar chords”, or “Paramore Temporary 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 Temporary chords and for experienced players who want accurate Temporary lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G#, Fm, C#, Eb, Bbm, Cm.

FAQ — Temporary by Paramore

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Is "Temporary" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Temporary" in?

The chords for "Temporary" show the original chord names (including G#, Fm, C#, Eb, Bbm, Cm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.