Ain't Never Been Cool
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Intro: G Em G Em
G Em
I ain't never been cool
G Em
I ain't never been cool
C
Won't get in your gang (ain't getting in, I'm)
D
Won't fit in your clique (not unique)
Bm
Won't tap you on the shoulder
Em
Or kiss you on the cheek
C D
I heard you do want to, do what you want to
D
Oh, but you don't though do you?
Em
I ain't never been cool
Em
I ain't never been cool
C
Won't get in your club (ain't getting in, I'm)
D
Not quite up your street (not your scene.)
Bm
It's terribly exciting
Em
I'm practically asleep
C D
I heard you say what you want, say what you want to
D
Oh, but you don't though do you?
D
Oh, but you don't though do you?
Oh, but you don't though do you?
G G F#m Em Em F#m G G
Ooh ooh
( G G F#m Em )
( Em F#m G G D )
I ain't never been cool
D C
Won't get in your gang (ain't getting in, I'm)
D
Won't fit in your clique (not unique.)
Bm
Won't tap you on the shoulder
Em
Or kiss you on the cheek
Em
Ooh I heard you
C
Do what you want, do what you want to
D
Say what you want, to who you want to
C
Be what you want, be what you want to
D
Love what you want, love who you want to
C
Do what you want, do what you want to
D
Say what you want, to who you want to
C
Be who you want, be what you want to
D
Do what you want, do what you want, do what
G F#m Em
I ain't never been cool
How to play Ain't Never Been Cool
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.