Garbage - Wicked Ways: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Wicked Ways" 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.

Am
I tried hard to mend my wicked ways
I acted like a lunatic for years
Am             G
Lord knows I try to be good
Em                      F
I'd keep my promises if only I could
Am                               G            Em F
You count your blessings that I can't rely on you

        F            Am           C            Dm
And I tried, and I tried, and I tried, and I tried

Chorus:
  Em                 C
Clutch your pictures of the Pope
  G              B7
Pray to God for love and hope
  Em              C
Bring the Virgin home for luck
 G                   B7
Bolt the door down, keep it shut

I've done things I never thought I'd do
Sure it helps to lose myself in you
A little time and I'll be alright
C'mon sugar, let's go out tonight
Forgive your trespasses and all
that we've been through

Oh, I tried, and I tried, and I tried, and I tried
And I tried, and I tried, and I tried, and I tried

Chorus

 F#            A
That sinking feeling
  B           G
When you are leaving
F#      A
All I believed in
 B             G
Walks out the door

I tried hard to mend my wicked ways
The damage's done, there's nothing left to save

Oh, I tried
And I tried, and I tried
And I tried, and I tried, and I tried, and I tried

Chorus:
Clutch your pictures of the Pope
(Just like I told you)
Pray to God for love and hope
(Just like I warned you)
Bring the Virgin home for luck
(Just like I told you)
Bolt the door down, keep it shut
(Just like I warned you)


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

Am

Guitar chord Am

B

Guitar chord B

B7

Guitar chord B7

C

Guitar chord C

Dm

Guitar chord Dm

Em

Guitar chord Em

F

Guitar chord F

F#

Guitar chord F#

G

Guitar chord 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 "Wicked Ways" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Wicked Ways" by Garbage.

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