Chords
Nutshell

Nutshell is a song by Alice in Chains, primarily written by Jerry Cantrell. Known for its melancholic melody and introspective lyrics, the song reflects internal struggles and personal pain, particularly relating to Layne Staleys battle with addiction. The lyrics convey feelings of loneliness and despair, and were seen as an emotional outpouring during a challenging period for the band.

Key: G

Introduction:

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 C9                     Em7            G   D 
We, we chase misprinted lies
 C9                    Em7             G  D 
We, we face the path of time
 C9                                               Em7        G  D 
And yet I fight, and yet I fight this battle all alone
 C9                                Em7            G  D 
No one to cry to, no place to call home
 C9                        Em7             G  D 
WHOOOOOOOOOO WHOOOOOOO WHOOOO
 C9                        Em7             G  D 
WHOOOOOOOOOO WHOOOOOOO WHOOOO

 C9                 Em7           G  D 
My gift of self is raped
 C9            Em7               G  D 
My privacy is raked
 C9                                            Em7      G  D 
And yet I find, and yet I find repeating in my head
 C9                                   Em7          G  D 
If i can' t be my own, I' d feel better dead
 C9                                   Em7         G  D 
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO   WHOOOOOOOOO  WHOOOOOO
 C9                                   Em7         G  D 
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO   WHOOOOOOOOO  WHOOOOOO
(Repeat Music four times)