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I write sins not tragedies


"I Write Sins Not Tragedies" is a song by the American rock band Panic! at the Disco, released in 2005 as part of their debut studio album, "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out." The track was written by the band's lead vocalist, Brendon Urie, along with other members Ryan Ross and Spencer Smith. It was originally composed in the key of D minor. The song's lyrics tell the story of a wedding gone awry, focusing on themes of infidelity and deception. With its catchy melody and theatrical instrumentation, including strings and accordion, "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" became one of Panic! at the Disco's most popular and enduring songs, receiving widespread acclaim and earning the band their first Grammy Award nomination for Best Short Form Music Video in 2006.