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Imperfection

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Tempo 80 BPM

Sound:

Step 1 / 34Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open

NOTE: the song is ambiguous between major and minor and uses both.
      the verses are marked as dominant 7ths due to the vocal line only singing the major 3rd
      alternatively: use 1-5-b7 (EADGBe: 020xxx)
E9sus4
 = 020202
CAPO 1
[INTRO]
(down an octave)
e|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
B|-0-------0-------0-------0---1---|-0-------0-------0-------0---1---|
G|-----0-------0-------0-----------|-----0-------0-------0-----------|
D|---2---2---2---2---2---2---2---2-|---2---2---2---2---2---2---2---2-| x2
A|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
E|-0-------------------------------|-0-------------------------------|
   Em
[VERSE 1]
E7
    The more you try to fight it, he more you try to hide it
E7
    The more infected, rejected, you feel alone inside it
E7
    You know you can't deny it: the world's a little more
    E7
    fucked up everyday
E7
    I'm gonna save you from it, together we'll outrun it
E7
    Just don't give into the fear
E7
    So many things I would've told you if I knew that I was
    n.c.
    never gonna see you again
[PRE-CHORUS 1]
                 Em     E               Em         E
I wanna lift you up into the light that you deserve
                  Em     E         E9sus4
                                         n.c.
I wanna take your pain into myself so you   won't hurt
[CHORUS]
    Cadd9 C       Em                G
    Don't you dare  surrender
C                      Em
    Don't leave me here  without you
G         Cadd9 C Em                G
   'Cause I....     could never
C                   D             Em
                                (  )
    Replace your per - fect imperfec - tion
[INTERLUDE 1]
Em
 | |
[VERSE 2]
E7
    The way you look us over, your counterfeit composure
E7
    Pushing again and again and sinking lower and lower
E7
    The world is on its shoulders; do you really know the
    E7
    weight of the words you say?
Em
    You want a little of it, you just can't let go of it
E
    You've got an ego to feed
E7
    Too late to rise above it
                           Em7
    Don't look now but the little girl's got a grenade
[PRE-CHORUS 2]
                 Em     E               Em         E
I wanna lift you up into the light that you deserve
                   Em              E                 E9sus4       Em Edim Em C/E
I'm gonna take you down to the real world so you can watch it burn
[CHORUS]
    Cadd9 C       Em                G
    Don't you dare  surrender
C                      Em
    Don't leave me here  without you
G         Cadd9 C Em                G
   'Cause I....     could never
C                   D             Em
                                (  )
    Replace your per - fect imperfec - tion
[INTERLUDE 2]
Em
 | |
[BRIDGE]
Em
    We stand undefined
Em
    Can't be drawn with a straight line
Em
    This will not be our ending
Em                      B
                      (  )
    We are alive, we are alive
[INTERLUDE 3]
B
 | | | |
  | | | |
[FINAL CHORUS 1]
    Cadd9 C       Em                G
    Don't you dare  surrender
C                      Em
    Don't leave me here  without you
G         Cadd9 C Em                G
   'Cause I....     could never
C                   D              C
                                 (  )
    Replace your per - fect imperfec - tion
[FINAL CHORUS 2]
C                 Em          G
    Don't you dare  surrender
C                  Em
    I'm still right  beside you
G       Cadd9 C Em            G
    And I....     would never
C                   D             Em
                                (  )
    Replace your per - fect imperfec - tion
[OUTRO]
Em
 | |
n.c.

Imperfection chords and lyrics

Free chords for Imperfection by Evanescence. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

NOTE: the song is ambiguous between major and minor and uses both.
      the verses are marked as dominant 7ths due to the vocal line only singing the major 3rd
      alternatively: use 1-5-b7 (EADGBe: 020xxx)
E9sus4 = 020202
CAPO 1
[INTRO]
(down an octave)
   Em
[VERSE 1]
    n.c.
    never gonna see you again
[PRE-CHORUS 1]
[CHORUS]
[INTERLUDE 1]
Em | |
[VERSE 2]
[PRE-CHORUS 2]
[CHORUS]
[INTERLUDE 2]
Em | |
[BRIDGE]
[INTERLUDE 3]
[FINAL CHORUS 1]
[FINAL CHORUS 2]
[OUTRO]

Imperfection Chords by Evanescence

Learn how to play Imperfection by Evanescence with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Imperfection chords”, “Imperfection guitar chords”, or “Evanescence Imperfection 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 Imperfection chords and for experienced players who want accurate Imperfection lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E9sus4, B, G, D, A, E.

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

Is "Imperfection" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Imperfection" in?

The chords for "Imperfection" show the original chord names (including E9sus4, B, G, D, A, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.