artist
View chords used in this chart
tuning: standard E A D G
If you think I'm putting the lyrics down, you're nuts.
verse
A-------------------------------------679----
E--7-7-8-8----7-7-8-8----7-7-8-8----7-----8---
A--------- \
E--7-7-8-8 > repeat this 24 times for verses 1 and 3, 20 for verse 2
around the 16th time or so, the tempo picks up significantly
pre-chorus (they got me institutionalized part)
A------7--------8--------7---------8--------7-------8--------7--------8----
E--7-7----7-8-8----8-7-7-----7-8-8----8-7-7---7-8-8----8-7-7----7-8-8-----8
chorus 3 times
E---2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2--5-5-5-5-5----4-4-4-4-4
I'm not crazy In--sti-- tutionalized
You're the one whose crazy In--sti--- tutionalized
You're driving me crazy In--sti- tutionalized
repeat pre-chorus again
They stick me in an institution, said it was the only solution
To give me the needed professional help, to protect me from the enemy,
MYSELF!
verse two
pre-chorus
chorus
pre-chorus
verse three
pre-chorus
chorus
pre-chorus, ending on 7th fret of the E string
questions, comments, feedback 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.