Key: B ยท Capo: 4th fret ยท BPM: 83 ยท Difficulty: Intermediate ยท Chords: Em, A, D, G, F#, Csus4, C, F
[Intro] Em A D G F# [Verse] Em A I cry at the start of every movie D G F# I guess 'cause I wish I was making things too Csus4 C Csus4 C But I'm working for the knife [Verse] Em A I used to think I would tell stories D G F# But nobody cared for the stories I had about Csus4 C No good guys ๐ THE ONLY HEARTBREAKER CHORDS - Mitski [Verse] D G I always knew the world moves on D G F# I just didn't know it would go without me Em C I start the day high and it ends so low D G F# 'Cause I'm working for the knife [Instrumental] Em A D G C F [Verse] Em A I used to think I'd be done by 20 D G Now at 29 the road ahead appears the same D G F# Though maybe at 30 I'll see a way to change Csus4 C That I'm living for the knife [Verse] D G I always thought the choice was mine D G F# And I was right but I just chose wrong Em C I start the day lying and end with the truth D G F# That I'm dying for the knife [Outro] Em C D G
โน๏ธ About This Song
On the 5th of October 2021, the track was released. The track is written by Mitski.
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Track Info
- Song: Working For The Knife
- Artist: Mitski
- Produced by Patrick Hyland
- Album: M6
- Released Date: 5 October 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: B
- Capo: 4th fret
- Chords: Em, A, D, G, F#, Csus4, C, F
- BPM: 83
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
โ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Working For The Knife in?
Working For The Knife is in the key of B.
What chords do I need for Working For The Knife?
You need Em, A, D, G, F#, Csus4, C, F to play Working For The Knife by Mitski.
Do I need a capo for Working For The Knife?
Yes, place a capo on the 4th fret to play Working For The Knife by Mitski.
How hard is Working For The Knife to play on guitar?
Working For The Knife by Mitski is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.