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Pitty Party


"Pity Party" is a song by American singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez. It was released on June 2, 2015, as the lead single from her debut EP, "Cry Baby". The song was written and produced by Martinez herself, along with Kara DioGuardi and CJ Baran. "Pity Party" blends elements of pop and alternative pop, and showcases Martinez's unique vocal style with a hint of her signature dark and whimsical sound. The track reached moderate success, peaking at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Its catchy melody, accompanied by melancholic lyrics about feeling neglected and throwing a party for oneself, creates a relatable and introspective atmosphere for listeners.

Pity Party - Melanie Martinez

b C# b C# E C# b a f#
Did my invitations disappear
b C# b C# E C# b a f# a g# C#
Why'd I put my heart on every cursive letter?
b C# b C# E C# b a f#
Tell me why the hell no one is here
b C# b C# E C# b a f# a g# C#
Tell me what to Do to make it all feel better

F# E C# b C# C# b a f#
Maybe it's a cruel joke on me
C# b a C# b f#
Whatever whatever
F# E C# b C# C# b a b
Just means there's way more cake for me
C# b a C# b f#
Forever forever

a b b a a a a a b b a
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
a a a b b a a a a
Cry if I want to ( cry cry cry )
C# b a f# e f# f# C# C# e e
I'll cry until the candles burn down this place
C# b a f# e f# f# C# C# e e
I'll cry until my pity party's in flames

a b b a a a a a b b a
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
a a a b b a a a a
Cry if I want to ( cry cry cry )
C# b a f# e f# f# C# C# e e
I'll cry until the candles burn down this place
C# b a f# e f# f# C# C# e e
I'll cry until my pity party's in flames

b C# b C# E C# b a f#
Maybe if I knew all of them well
b C# b C# E C# b a f# a g# C#
I wouldn't have been trapped inside this hell that holds me
b C# b C# E C# b a f#
Maybe if I casted out a spell
b C# b C# E C# b a f# a g# C#
But told them decorations were in pastel ribbons

F# E C# b C# C# b a f#
Maybe it's a cruel joke on me
C# b a C# b f#
Whatever whatever
F# E C# b C# C# b a b
Just means there's way more cake for me
C# b a f# C# b a f#
Forever forever

a b b a a a a a b b a
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
a a a b b a a a a
Cry if I want to ( cry cry cry )
C# b a f# e f# f# C# C# e e
I'll cry until the candles burn down this place
C# b a f# e f# f# C# C# e e
I'll cry until my pity party's in flames

a b b a a a a a b b a
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
a a a b b a a a a
Cry if I want to ( cry cry cry )
C# b a f# e f# f# C# C# e e
I'll cry until the candles burn down this place
C# b a f# e f# f# C# C# e e
I'll cry until my pity party's in flames

C# b a C# b f# b a C# b f#
I'm laughing I'm crying It feels like I'm dying
C# b a C# b f# b a C# b f#
I'm laughing I'm crying It feels like I'm dying
C# b a C# b f# b a C# b f#
I'm laughing I'm crying It feels like I'm dying
C# b f# C# b f#
I'm dying I'm dying

a b b a a a a a b b a
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
a a a a a a b b a a a a a b b a
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to

a b b a a a a a b b a
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
a a a b b a a a a
Cry if I want to ( cry cry cry )
C# b a f# e f# f# C# C# e e
I'll cry until the candles burn down this place
C# b a f# e f# f# C# C# e e
I'll cry until my pity party's in flames

a b b a a a a a b b a
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
a a a b b a a a a
Cry if I want to ( cry cry cry )
C# b a f# e f# f# C# C# e e
I'll cry until the candles burn down this place
C# b a f# e f# f# C# C# e e
I'll cry until my pity party's in flames

a b b a a a a a b b a
It's my party it's - it's my party
a b b a a a a a b b a
It's my party it's - it's my party
a b b a a a a a b b a
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to
a a a b b a a a a
Cry if I want to ( cry cry cry )