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Pia Mia – Bitter Love Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Updated January 9, 2026

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This is the chord progression of Bitter Love by Pia Mia on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Em C G
I need somebody to pull me away from this bitter love
Em C G
The taste on my lips every time that we kiss, I can’t get enough
Em
Heaven knows that I’ve tried
C G
But I never can seem to give you up
Em
Guess I’m out of my mind
C G
So go ‘head and pour me another one

[Pre-Chorus]
Am C
Got me singing oh, oh

[Chorus]
G D
I wanna run
Em C
But baby, I drink you up
G
‘Cause I need it, want it
D Em C
Can’t get enough of this bitter love
G D
I’m paralyzed
Em C
You give me the sweetest high
G
‘Cause I need it, want it
D Em C
Can’t get enough of this bitter love

[Verse 2]
Em C G
You got me wasted and boy, I’ve been chasin’ you every night
Em C G
Roses and wine and your body on mine got me feelin’ right
Em
Got that magic in you
C G
And you’ve been possessin’ my peace of mind
Em
I don’t know what to do
C G
I can’t get away even when I try

[Pre-Chorus]
Am C
Got me singing oh, oh

[Bridge]
Am C
Feel it burnin’ my veins

Lovin’ you through the pain
G D
Baby, I think that I’m goin’ a little insane, oh
(Goin’ insane)
Am C
‘Cause I can’t get enough, you’re all that I want
D C G Em G
And you know I need your bitter love, hey
C
Baby

How to play Bitter Love: key, chords and progression

Bitter Love by Pia Mia is centred on E minor (one sharp: F♯). The song uses 5 chords: Em, C, G, Am and D.

The backbone of the song is C – G – D – Em (VI – III – VII – i in E minor). Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Beginner-friendly: every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.