With thanks to Salimsaaty who's tab I have based this on.
I've added a few extra chords and put in some more detail.
It's my first contribution and I hope you enjoy!
No capo required, play standard EADGBe tuning
Intro explanation:
For the A chord, switch between these two chords...
A X02220
A6 X02222
Then switch to either of these options for the D chord. Strictly speaking option 1 is what is played
but I think they all work and you might find some of the other options easier to play.
D chord option 1:
D XX0232
D* XX0235
D chord option 2:
D XX0232
D* XX4232 (leave your fingers in a D shape and use your pinky to reach to the 4th fret)
D chord option 3:
D XX0775 (finger placement = XX0231) i.e. Finger 1 goes on fret 5, fingers 2 & 3 on fret 7
D* XX0777 (finger placement = XX0234) see below for explanation of finger placement
* for finger placement, 1 = index finger, 2 = middle finger, 3 = ring finger, 4 = pinky
Verse chords used:
A X02220
C#m 446654
Bm 224432
Bmsus9 224422
E 022100
F#m 244222
D XX0232
A/Ab X02120
Intro:
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A | A6 | A | A6 | A | A6 | A | A6
D | D* | D | D* | D | D* | D | D*
Verse 1:
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A C#m
Tonight has been long, I've smoked every breath
Bm E A
Tryin to feel so alive..., tempting death
A C#m
I've smiled at the angels, but I fear where they live
Bm E A
I've taken too much..., but nothing to give
Chorus:
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A Bm Bm Bmsus9 E A A A/Ab (optional)
My chemical courage..........., has come to an end..........
F#m Bm E D A
.... The night once my lover... is no longer a friend......
Interlude: (Repeat intro)
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A | A6 | A | A6 | A | A6 | A | A6
D | D* | D | D* | D | D* | D | D*
Verse 2:
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A C#m
Well tonight has gone wrong, cause I said what I said
Bm E A
I've been left all alone..., to lie in my bed
A C#m
Thinking, I'm just a fake, that nothing is real
Bm E A
If I'm asking..., to be saved, I must learn how to kneel
Chorus:
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A Bm Bm Bmsus9 E A A A/Ab (optional)
Now my chemical courage..........., has come to an end..........
F#m Bm E A
.... The night once my lover..., is no longer my friend
A Bm Bm Bmsus9 E A A A/Ab (optional)
Playin tricks on my eyes............., shining light on my tears.........
F#m Bm E D A
.... I pray for a new day..., to hide all my fears.....
Bridge: play strongly, the bridge goes immediately into the chorus
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A Bm
Eh-eh-eh-eh, eh-eh-e-yeah
D A
Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa, no...
A Bm
Ah-ah, I can't find my way
D A
Back to where I felt safe - *now play straight into the Chorus below*
A Bm Bm Bmsus9 E A A A/Ab (optional)
Now my chemical courage..........., has come to an end..........
F#m Bm E A
.... The night once my lover..., is no longer my friend
A Bm Bm Bmsus9 E A A A/Ab (optional)
Playin tricks on my eyes..........., shining light on my tears.........
F#m Bm E D A
.... I pray for a new day..., to hide all my fears....
D A
....... to hide all my fears....
D A
....... to hide all my fears....
D A
....... to hide all my fears....
Source: https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/jack_savoretti/chemical_courage_chords_1488226