5 Minutes of Fame
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The bridge has me all confused,
so I just left it as is, and if anyone
can figure out the placement of them, let me know,
and I'll make sure it get straightened out properly
Dm
It was a common story, yeah who cares that I changed?
Why are people freaking out?
Gm Bb
Maybe I gave in more then I should,
F C
maybe I sold out
Dm
But the truth was I was really getting nowhere
until I woke up and found
Gm Bb
That morals can't take you up to the top
F C
your standards pull you down
F Gm7 A Bb2
Was it worth it what I gave away
Gm7 C
For five minutes of fame
F Gm7 A Bb2
Minutes over no one knows my name
Gm7 C Dm
Or my minute of fame, Yeah
Dm
I always said the thing that meant
the most to me was my very integrity
Gm
Who would have thought I'd
Bb F C
ever trade it all for popularity
Dm
'Cause the truth is though I've made it to the top
I'm anything but satisfied
Gm Bb
I gave up the only thing that mattered
F C
for this empty life
A(no3) G(no3)A(no3) Bb(no3) Ab(no3)Bb(no3)C(no3) Bb(no3)A(no3)
This time I'm saying no
G(no3)A(no3) Bb(no3) A(no3)Bb(no3) F(no3)
This world will know what I be? lieve in
A(no3) G(no3) A(no3) Bb(no3)
I've lost e? nough to know
A(no3)Bb(no3) G(no3) F(no3) C
That life's too short to waste it
How to play 5 Minutes of Fame
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The first identified chord is Dm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.