artist
View chords used in this chart
tuning: standard E A D G
chorus
(E)Oo (B)oo ya ya ya (D)Oh (E)oo la la la
(E)OO (B)oo ya ya ya (D)Oh (E)oo la la la
chorus
preverse (E)
verse
G--------------------------------------------------------------------
D--------------------------------------------------------------------
A--2---2---2---2---2---2---2---2---2---2---2---2---------------------
E----------------------------------------------------0-2-5-0-2-5-0---
I gave you just about the best years of my life
I might be lax on my views of the world
G--------------------------------------------------------------------
D--------------------------------------------------------------------
A-------------------------------------------------0-2-5-0-2-5-0------
E--0---0---0---0---0---0---0---0---0---0---0---0---------------------
I can't explain the politics of your affairs
G--------------------------------------------------------------------
D--------------------------------------------------------------------
A--2---2---2---2---2---2---2---2---2---2---2---2---------------------
E--------------------------------------------------0-2-5-0-2-5-2-0---
chorus
preverse (E)
second verse
Life ain'tso easy I know you've heard it all before
When you start moving there's always some big door
Closed up in front of you and closing up in back
Don't you start giving up when now you should attack attack
chorus
bridge
(B)Don't have a clue to know what's (E)going on
(B)You say you need some time to live (C#) alone (D)whoa
(B)Don't mean to hurt me or (E)so you say
(B)I don't believe a single (C#)word you say (D)hey
repeat chorus to fade
questions comments requests (yeah right, I can barely pick out Ramones)
to senomar@bach.udel.edu
-I'm here, I'm queer, I play 5-string bass
How to play artist
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 E. 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.