Intro EmAlways Thought I'd Figure This Out CGiven All The Time I Need GNow I'm Running Out Of Days And DI Lack Reason To Believe EmSomehow Made It To This Place I CSwore I'd Never Get To Be GJust Another Poor Example DFor A Life Lived Desperately Verse 1 EmI've Been Caught In A Crossfire CEvidence For Treason To Be Seen GI've Settled For The Long Night Where DNothing Ever Is Quite As It Seems I've Been EmFighting For The Wrong Kind Of Martyr I've CTaken This Just Way Too Far GI'm Sorry For Taking A Long While DI Hope I Can Make It Up To You Chorus EmAlways Thought I'd Figure This Out CGiven All The Time I Need GNow I'm Running Out Of Days And DI Lack Reason To Believe EmSomehow Made It To This Place I CSwore I'd Never Get To Be GJust Another Poor Example DFor A Life Lived Desperately Verse 2 EmWhen Did I Lose My Sense Of Wonder My CMind Could Move Mountains, Now I'm Pushing Boulders GHow To Get From One Place To Another? A DThought And A Half Away From Going Under EmI Don't Wanna Teach What You Have Taught Me CHand Me Down Tools For Delving Too Deep GIf I Can Help It I Don't Wanna Be You DBelieve Me, Believe Me Chorus EmAlways Thought I'd Figure This Out CGiven All The Time I Need GNow I'm Running Out Of Days And DI Lack Reason To Believe EmSomehow Made It To This Place I CSwore I'd Never Get To Be GJust Another Poor Example DFor A Life Lived Desperately Bridge EmDidn't Mean To Let You Down CReally Tried To Make You Proud GI Just Wanted You To Know DI Need You To Let Me Go EmDidn't Want To Let You Down CStill I Try To Make You Proud GI Just Wanted You To Know DThat I Have To Let You Go Chorus EmAlways Thought I'd Figure This Out CGiven All The Time I Need GNow I'm Running Out Of Days And DI Lack Reason To Believe EmSomehow Made It To This Place I CSwore I'd Never Get To Be GJust Another Poor Example DFor A Life Lived Desperately Outro EmDidn't Mean To Let You Down CReally Tried To Make You Proud GI Just Wanted You To Know DThat I Have To Let You Go
FAQ
What are the chords for Poor Example?
The chords for Poor Example are: Em, C, G, D
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: Em, C, G, D
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
Em
C
G
D
Capo · play original chords