A Lack Of Understanding
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Capo on the 6th fret
Intro: C Am C Am
C
It's only been a year
Am
But it feels like a lifetime here
C
How's it been for you?
Am
Does it feel like a lifetime too?
C
What would you do now in light of it all?
Am
I don't regret it in spite of it all
Dm G
If I can't convince you then nobody can I guess
C Am
I've got too much time on my hands
Dm
But you don't understand
G
Or you won't understand
C
Would I make it right?
Am
Would it make you less uptight?
C
What would it achieve?
Am
What should I put up my sleeve?
C
What did you think would come out of it all?
Am
That we'd quit pretending we doubted it all?
Dm G
Oh you don't make me nervous, hell nobody does these days
C Am
I've got too much time on my hands
Dm
But you don't understand
G
Or you won't understand
C Am
I've got too much time on my hands
Dm
But you don't understand
G
Or you won't understand
F C
Are you ready, are you ready, are you ready for this?
F C
Should I shake your hand or should I give you a kiss?
F C
Is this everything you always hoped it would be?
G
We'll see...
C Am
I've got too much time on my hands
Dm
But you don't understand
G
Or you won't understand
C Am
I've got too much time on my hands
Dm
But you don't understand
G
Or you won't understand
How to play A Lack Of Understanding
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 C. 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.