Key: C Β· Difficulty: Intermediate Β· Chords: D, C, G, F, Bb
[Verse] D C Oh the loneliest girl in town G F Is bought for pennies of prize D C We dress her up in lovely gowns G F She's easy on the eyes D C Her soul is black and it's a fact G F That a sneer will eat you alive D C And the buyer always brings her back G F Because all she does is cry [Chorus] D So take what you want take what you can C Take what you please don't give a D**n G F Ask for forgiveness never permission D So take what you want take what you can C Take what you please don't give a D**n G It's in the blood and F this is tradition D C G F Ooh-ooh [Verse] D C Oh the loneliΠ΅st girl in town G F Was bought for plenty a prize D C Well they dress her up in golden crowns G F His smile hides a lie D C She smiles back but it's a fact G F That her fear will eat her alive D C Well she got the life that she wanted G F But now all she does is cry [Chorus] D So take what you want take what you can C Take what you please don't give a D**n G F Ask for forgiveness never permission D So take what you want take what you can C Take what you please don't give a D**n G It's in the blood and F this is tradition [Bridge] D You can't take it back C Bb it's good as gone D Well flesh amnesia C Bb this is your soul D And I hope what's left C Bb will last all summer long D And they said that boys were boys C Bb but they were wrong [Chorus] D So take what you want take what you can C Take what you please don't give a D**n G F Ask for forgiveness never permission D So take what you want take what you can C Take what you please don't give a D**n G It's in the blood and F this is tradition D So take what you want take what you can C Take what you please don't give a D**n G F Ask for forgiveness never permission D So take what you want take what you can C Take what you please don't give a D**n G It's in the blood and F this is tradition [Outro] D C G F D C G F D
βΉοΈ About This Song
On the 27th of August 2021, the track was released. The track is written by Trent Reznor, John Cunningham, Atticus Ross & Halsey.
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- Song: The Tradition
- Artist: Halsey
- Produced by Atticus Ross & Trent Reznor
- Album: If I Canβt Have Love, I Want Power (Target Exclusive) (2021)
- Released Date: 27 August 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key:
- Chords: D, C, G, F, Bb
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Β D- xx0232 C β x32010 G β 320003 F β 133211 Bb β x13331 | Β D β 2220 C β 0003 G β 0232 F β 2010 Bb β 3211 |
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is The Tradition in?
The Tradition is in the key of C.
What chords do I need for The Tradition?
You need D, C, G, F, Bb to play The Tradition by Halsey.
Do I need a capo for The Tradition?
No capo is needed to play The Tradition by Halsey.
How hard is The Tradition to play on guitar?
The Tradition by Halsey is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.