Intro CmAlways Thought I'd Figure This Out G#Given All The Time I Need D#Now I'm Running Out Of Days And A#I Lack Reason To Believe CmSomehow Made It To This Place I G#Swore I'd Never Get To Be D#Just Another Poor Example A#For A Life Lived Desperately Verse 1 CmI've Been Caught In A Crossfire G#Evidence For Treason To Be Seen D#I've Settled For The Long Night Where A#Nothing Ever Is Quite As It Seems I've Been CmFighting For The Wrong Kind Of Martyr I've G#Taken This Just Way Too Far D#I'm Sorry For Taking A Long While A#I Hope I Can Make It Up To You Chorus CmAlways Thought I'd Figure This Out G#Given All The Time I Need D#Now I'm Running Out Of Days And A#I Lack Reason To Believe CmSomehow Made It To This Place I G#Swore I'd Never Get To Be D#Just Another Poor Example A#For A Life Lived Desperately Verse 2 CmWhen Did I Lose My Sense Of Wonder My G#Mind Could Move Mountains, Now I'm Pushing Boulders D#How To Get From One Place To Another? A A#Thought And A Half Away From Going Under CmI Don't Wanna Teach What You Have Taught Me G#Hand Me Down Tools For Delving Too Deep D#If I Can Help It I Don't Wanna Be You A#Believe Me, Believe Me Chorus CmAlways Thought I'd Figure This Out G#Given All The Time I Need D#Now I'm Running Out Of Days And A#I Lack Reason To Believe CmSomehow Made It To This Place I G#Swore I'd Never Get To Be D#Just Another Poor Example A#For A Life Lived Desperately Bridge CmDidn't Mean To Let You Down G#Really Tried To Make You Proud D#I Just Wanted You To Know A#I Need You To Let Me Go CmDidn't Want To Let You Down G#Still I Try To Make You Proud D#I Just Wanted You To Know A#That I Have To Let You Go Chorus CmAlways Thought I'd Figure This Out G#Given All The Time I Need D#Now I'm Running Out Of Days And A#I Lack Reason To Believe CmSomehow Made It To This Place I G#Swore I'd Never Get To Be D#Just Another Poor Example A#For A Life Lived Desperately Outro CmDidn't Mean To Let You Down G#Really Tried To Make You Proud D#I Just Wanted You To Know A#That I Have To Let You Go
FAQ
What are the chords for Poor Example?
The chords for Poor Example are: Cm, G#, D#, A#
What is the original key of Poor Example?
The original key is C#m.
What is the difficulty of playing Poor Example?
The difficulty level is Intermediate.
Can I play Poor Example in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Poor Example be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Poor Example on ukulele?
Chord Poor Example can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Poor Example?
Poor Example uses 4 chords: Cm, G#, D#, A#
What is the easiest way to play Poor Example?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was Poor Example released in?
Poor Example was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Poor Example?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Poor Example to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.
Guitar Chords
Cm
G#
D#
A#
Capo · play original chords