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Gifts and Curses


"Gifts and Curses" is a song by Yellowcard, an American rock band. It was released as a single in 2004 from their album "Ocean Avenue." The song was written by the band's members Ryan Key, Sean Mackin, Peter Mosely, Ben Harper, and Longineu "LP" Parsons III. Interestingly, "Gifts and Curses" was featured in the soundtrack of the movie "Spider-Man 2" and received positive reviews for its emotional and introspective lyrics. The song is in the original key of G major and features a catchy melody showcased through the band's signature pop punk style.

Gifts and Curses Yellowcard

si si la sol
Mary belongs
sol la si DO si la
to the words of a song
la si DO RE RE sol sol
I try to be strong for her
sol la si DO si la la sol
try not to be wrong for her
la si DO RE RE sol la si DO si la si la sol
But she will not wait for me, anymore, anymore
la si DO RE RE sol la si DO si la si la sol
Why did I say all those things before? I was sure

( la si la si )
( She is the one )
la si la si sol
but I have a purpose
( la si la si )
( She is the one )
la la si la si sol
and I have to fight this
( la si la si )
( She is the one )
la si la si sol REE
a villian I can’t knock down

refrão:
la si DO RE sol sol sol FA MI RE DO
I see your face with every punch I take
sol la FA MI RE DO
and every bone I break
sol sol RE DO
it’s all for you
la si DO RE sol sol sol FA MI RE DO
And my worst pains are words I cannot say
sol la FA MI RE
still I will always
sol sol RE DO
fight on for you