A Diagnosis
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verse 1
B Bsus2
For almost 30 years, I've known something was wrong
B
But Mom said weakness causes bloating, so I tried to be strong
E F#
Fake it till you make it, that's how I got by
B Bsus2 B
And when I tried to find the reason for my sadness and terror
B Bsus2 B
All the solutions were trial and error
E F#
Take this pill, say this chant, move here for this guy
G#m E B F#
But now there's no need for regret
G#m E F#
'Cause I'm about to get
[Refrão]
Chorus
B
A diagnosis!
E
A diagnosis!
G#m E
Don't tell me "No, sis-
F#
Ter, you don't fit in."
B E
Doc, prescribe me my tribe, give me my throng
F# G#m
Tell me that this whole time I've belonged
E F# B
With those other people who share my diagnosis
verse 2
B
What could it be? What could be right?
B
Schizophrenic or bipolar lite?
E F#
I've never heard voices, but maybe it's time to start
N.C.
You're super cool, Rebecca
Thanks!
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B
Obsessives with numbers, hoarders with cats
B
I could really rock a tinfoil hat
E F#
Perfect they're not, but at least they know who they are
G#m E B F#
No more bad pills, fads, or tricks
G#m E F#
Who says there isn't an easy fix?
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B
With a diagnosis!
E
I'm ready to blow this
G#m E F#
Joint, and by "joint," I mean my inner sense of confusion
N.C.
You said that confusingly
Shhh!
B E
I'm aware mental illness is stigmatized
F# G#m
But the stigma is worth it if I've realized
E F# B
Who I'm meant to be, armed with my diagnosis
verse 4
D#m E
Oh, the doctors that I've met who didn't get me!
D#m E
This one naturopath used feathers to pet me
C#m G#m
They said anxiety, insomnia were my affliction
C#m G#m
The naturopath said it was sex addiction
C#m B
But all those things I knew I wasn't
E F#
Yes, I like penises, but who doesn't?
Verse 5
C#m B
So put me in a bottle, slap a label on
E F#
List out the side effects, then worries be gone
C#m D#m E F F#
'Cause finally I'll know this
B
My diagnosis!
How to play A Diagnosis
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.