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Painkiller

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Painkiller
Three Days Grace
Highest Vocal Note in this Key: 
C#
TIP: Transpose these chords (using the transpose tool on the left) until the key you are in 
corresponds to the highest note you are able to sing.
[Intro]
B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m D E
B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m E
[Verse]
B C#m                                      B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m E
     You know you need a fix when you fall down
B C#m
     You know you need to find a way
   A                F#m
To get you through another day
B C#m                                      B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m E
     Let me be the one to numb you out
B C#m
     Let me be the one to hold you
A                   F#m
Never gonna let you get away
                                                      C#m
TIP: If it is easier for you, you can also just strum  throughout the intro and all of the 
 BC#m
" " sections.
    A
The shoulder you cry on
    B
The dose that you die on
[Chorus]
C#m              F#m         E         D
I, I can be your painkiller,   killer,   killer
C#m                           F#m       E       D
     You'll love me 'til it's all over,   over
               C#m          A
'Cause I'm the shoulder you cry on
    E             B
The dose that you die on
C#m              F#m         E         D
I, I can be your painkiller,   killer,   killer
[Verse]
B C#m                                      B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m E
      I know what you want so desperately
B C#m
      You know I'll give you one for free
   A                  F#m
Forever you're coming back to me
B C#m                                      B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m E
      Now I'm gonna give you what you need
B C#m                                       A
'Cause I know what you feed on and what you lean on
             F#m
And what you lead on
    A
The shoulder you cry on
    B
The dose that you die on
[Chorus]
C#m              F#m         E         D
I, I can be your painkiller,   killer,   killer
C#m                           F#m       E       D
     You'll love me 'til it's all over,   over
               C#m          A
'Cause I'm the shoulder you cry on
    E             B
The dose that you die on
C#m              F#m         E         D
I, I can be your painkiller,   killer,   killer
A C#m E D
[Bridge]
A                       C#m
   Did you find another cure?
E                       D
   Did you find another cure?
B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m D E
B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m E
[Chorus]
C#m              F#m         E         D
I, I can be your painkiller,   killer,   killer
C#m                           F#m       E       D
     You'll love me 'til it's all over,   over
               C#m          A
'Cause I'm the shoulder you cry on
    E             B
The dose that you die on
C#m              F#m         E         D
I, I can be your painkiller,   killer,   killer
B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m D E
                  Painkiller
B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m E
B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m D E
B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m

Painkiller chords and lyrics

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

Painkiller
Three Days Grace
Highest Vocal Note in this Key: 
C#
TIP: Transpose these chords (using the transpose tool on the left) until the key you are in 
corresponds to the highest note you are able to sing.
[Intro]
B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m D E
B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m E
[Verse]
TIP: If it is easier for you, you can also just strum C#m throughout the intro and all of the 
"B C#m" sections.
[Chorus]
[Verse]
[Chorus]
A C#m E D
[Bridge]
B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m D E
B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m E
[Chorus]
B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m E
B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m D E
B C#m D C#m B C#m B C#m

Painkiller Chords by Three Days Grace

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

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Many players learn "Painkiller" 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 "Painkiller" in?

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