Learn to play "The Crutch" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Gm I should have turned and walked away A# C C# G# Gm But I got tangled in your chains Gm A trail of debt for all to see A# C C# G# Gm F G You shut the cage and stole the key D# Gm Dm Gm Your state of mind revealed A# Gm Cm That my love for you was real D# Gm Dm They say in time wounds heal Gm A# Gm Cm But I've got nothing left to steal Chorus: Gm A# G# My mouth is shut, my lips are sealed A# C C# G# Gm You are the crutch of this disease Gm A# G# And I've been locked in your machine D# A# C C# G# Gm Sit here and rot or break this deal I spilled my blood on the checkered floor You’ve got me crawling back for more You set the trap, I’ll take the bait A bed of nails I can’t escape Your state of mind revealed That my love for you was real They say in time wounds heal But I've got nothing left to steal Chorus: My mouth is shut, my lips are sealed You are the crutch of this disease And I've been locked in your machine Sit here and rot or break this deal Now it's so dark that I can't see The mental scars you left on me So dig your nails and grind your teeth I'm in your clutch for eternity Yeah, I know it's hard for you to see The mental scars you left on me So dig your nails and grind your teeth I'm in your clutch for eternity Chorus: My mouth is shut, my lips are sealed You are the crutch of this disease And I've been locked in your machine Sit here and rot or break this deal - x2 You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA# C Cm C# Dm D# F G Gm G# Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "The Crutch" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "The Crutch" by Billy Talent.