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Intro G A F# Bm
G A F# Bm
G
Fluoxetine, fluoxetine!
A
Paroxetine, paroxetine!
F#
Citalopram, citalopram!
Bm
Take once a day
G
Fluoxetine, fluoxetine
A
Paroxetine, paroxetine
F#
Citalopram, citalopram
Bm G
May cause dry mouth
G A D
From the moment that we learn to walk and speak
F#m Bm
Our parents tell us everyone's unique
G D
Now, I'm not saying that advice is bad
F#m D
But honey, you're not special 'cause you're sad
Not special, no you're not
G A
The butcher, the baker, the grocery clerk
F# Bm
They're all on 20 milligrams or so
G
The movers
The shakers
A
The happy homemaker
F# Bm
You'd be surprised how many of them know
G A D
Anti-depressants are so not a big deal
G
Big whoop, you're on an anti-depressant
A D
Sweet cheeks, here's the deal
G A
Welcome to the club with open admission
F#m Bm
You're cast in the play that has no audition
G A
Yes, everyone is special, that's usually the sitch
F#m A D
But when it comes to meds, you're such a basic bitch
G A
I lost my job and for six months, I couldn't leave my bed, yeah!
F# Bm
When my husband died, I stopped bathing and watched Christian TV instead, ooh!
G A
Now we're on pills and it's less of a slog
F# Bm
Just ask any abused rescue dog
G A
The origins of life are messy and imprecise
F#m Bm
We're all the result of natural selection
G
True! So why should I feel crappy
A
About something that makes me happy?
F# Bm
Though it may be hard to maintain an erection
G
Maybe you should adjust your dosage!
A
I already tried that, didn't work
G
Have you tried another medication?
A
Yep, but that one made me gain weight
G A
Oh, that totally happened to me. It got better within a few months
Thanks, cool!
G A D
Anti-depressants are so not a big deal
G
Big whoop, you're on an anti-depressant
G A D
Take two with or without a meal
( A F# Bm )
( G A F# Bm )
( G A F# Bm )
( G A )
Fluoxetine, fluoxetine
Paroxetine, paroxetine
G
Our lawyers won't let us say brand names
G A D
Anti-depressants are so so so so not a big deal
G
Big whoop, you're on an anti-depressant
D A
Connor, heel!
G A
Some cry that in the past, we didn't medicate everyone
F# Bm
Cool, witch trials and the Crusades sound like so much fun
G A
Anti-depressants are so common
G A D
That taking them is all we have in common
How to play Anti
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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.