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Operate

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                             Three Days Grace - Operate
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Some chords may seem strange to some people but trust me, they work just fine. Listen to the song
and decide for yourselves. If you like this, please rate!
*No Capo*
        EADGBE
Tuning:       Standard
Bb:    X-1-3-3-3-X 
Bdim:  X-2-3-X-3-X
C#dim: X-4-5-0-5-X
Gm:    3-5-5-3-3-3
(INTRO)
Dm
I know how you’re operating
           Gm                           Bb
Only come around when you know that I need it
            Dm
Cut out my heart and you leave me bleeding
               Gm                            Bb
But you’re the only one that brings out the demon
Dm       C
Dm       Bb
(VERSE)
Dm     C#dim
  Like pills you make me righteous
Dm     C#dim
  Like I can rise above it all
Dm     C#dim                         Dm
  Like pills you leave me lifeless
    C#dim                Dm
  Shaken in a bathroom stall
    C#dim
  Why you wanna do this
Dm               Bb
  Don’t want to see you in my phone
  Leave me alone
(CHORUS)
Dm
I know how you’re operating
           Gm                           Bb
Only come around when you know that I need it
            Dm
Cut out my heart and you leave me bleeding
               Gm                            Bb
But you’re the only one that brings out the demon
             Dm       C
You bring it out
             Dm       Bb
You bring it out
(VERSE)
Dm     C#dim
  Like pills you grab a hold of me
Dm    C#dim                       Dm
  One hit just makes me want you more
     C#dim                Dm
  Until we’re in a motel room
   C#dim                   Dm
  Locked up behind closed doors
    C#dim
  Why you wanna do this
Dm               Bb
  Don’t want to see you in my phone
  Leave me alone
(CHORUS)
Dm
I know how you’re operating
           Gm                           Bb
Only come around when you know that I need it
            Dm
Cut out my heart and you leave me bleeding
               Gm                            Bb
But you’re the only one that brings out the demon
             Dm       C
You bring it out
             Dm       Bb
You bring it out
(BRIDGE)
Dm                 Bb
  You’re doing it now
                   Bdim
  You’re doing it now
                   Bb
  You’re doing it now
   Dm
It used to be
                     Bb
You brought out the best in me
 Bdim
Now it seems
                   Bb
You bring out the beast in me
(CHORUS)
Dm
I know how you’re operating
           Gm                           Bb
Only come around when you know that I need it
            Dm
Cut out my heart and you leave me bleeding
               Gm                            Bb
But you’re the only one that brings out the demon
              Dm
You bring it out
(You bring it out)
              Gm
You bring it out
               Bb
(You bring it out)
              Dm
You bring it out
(You bring it out)
              Gm
You bring it out
               Bb
(You bring it out)
Dm (End on this chord when the chorus is over)
__________________________
Hope you enjoyed this one!
Stay KingerZ
-Matt

Operate chords and lyrics

Free chords for Operate by Three Days Grace. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Three Days Grace - Operate
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Some chords may seem strange to some people but trust me, they work just fine. Listen to the song
and decide for yourselves. If you like this, please rate!
*No Capo*
Tuning: E A D G B E Standard
C#dim: X-4-5-0-5-X
(INTRO)
Dm       C
Dm       Bb
(VERSE)
  Leave me alone
(CHORUS)
(VERSE)
  Leave me alone
(CHORUS)
(BRIDGE)
(CHORUS)
(You bring it out)
(You bring it out)
Dm (End on this chord when the chorus is over)
__________________________
Hope you enjoyed this one!
Stay KingerZ
-Matt

Operate Chords by Three Days Grace

Learn how to play Operate by Three Days Grace with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Operate chords”, “Operate guitar chords”, or “Three Days Grace Operate 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 Operate chords and for experienced players who want accurate Operate lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, D, G, B, Bb.

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Can I transpose "Operate" to a different key?

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

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

Is "Operate" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Operate" by Three Days Grace with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Three Days Grace below.

What key is "Operate" in?

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