Like Knives Chords
Like Knives by City And Colour is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of Em. It uses the chords Em, Em9/D, Cmaj7, C and G. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
(Verse 1)
Em Em9/D Cmaj7
Your words are like knives
Em Em9/D Cmaj7
They peel my skin and pierce my soul
Em Cmaj7
Your body will burn tonight
Em Em9/D Cmaj7
Though your heart may still remain cold
Em9/D C
And I will blame myself
Em9/D C
And I will blame myself
Em9/D C
For holding onto what i hoped would keep you by my side.
Em9/D C
I will blame myself
(Verse 2)
Em Em9/D Cmaj7
The sheets are stained with
Em Em9/D Cmaj7
Memories of your soft kiss
Em Em9/D Cmaj7
Now this is all I have
Em Em9/D Cmaj7
Paper and pen to remember you with
Em9/D C
And I will blame myself
Em9/D C
And I will blame myself
Em9/D C
For holding onto what i hoped would keep you by my side.
Em9/D C
I will blame myself
(Outro)
G C
Can I have you?
G C
Can I have you?
G C
Can I have you?
G C Em9/D
Can i have you?