Amateur At Best
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[Verso 1]
C
I've never been the best at what I do
F
But I do the best, the best that I can for you
C
I've never been the best at showing love
F
You shot me down, and I fell from above
Am
Like some superstar
G F
I never quite turned out to be
C
Well, I'll be
[Pré-Refrão]
F
If I could, I'd change it all
C Am
Back to the way it always was
C
And I'd finally have a chance to catch my breath
F
All I gave is all I had
C
All I want is something back
Am G
Now I've got nothing left to lose
[Refrão]
F
I'm amateur at best
Am
I run around, talking out my neck
C G
Just to find a way back, a way back to you
F
I'm rollin' up my sleeves
Am
Hop you're catchin' up on sleep
C G
'Cause I've don everything I know there is to do
F
But to you, to you
F
I am amateur at best
[Verso 2]
C
I've never been the best at what I do
F
But I do it all for you, all for you
Am
Like some superstar
G F
You always told me I would be
[Pré-Refrão]
F
If I could, I'd change it all
C Am
Back to the way it always was
C
And I'd finally have a chance to catch my breath
F
All I gave is all I had
C
All I want is something back
Am G
Now I've got nothing left to lose
[Refrão]
F
I'm amateur at best
Am
I run around, talking out my neck
C G
Just to find a way back, a way back to you
F
I'm rollin' up my sleeves
Am
Hop you're catchin' up on sleep
C G
'Cause I've don everything I know there is to do
F
But to you, to you
F
I am amateur at best
How to play Amateur At Best
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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.