Autobiography
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Em A
I'm writing "young and gifted" in my autobiography
C G
I figured who would know better than me
Em A
I'm certainly the former but I'm not so much the latter
C G F#
But no one's going to read it so I'm sure it doesn't matter
Bm E
When you find that you're the former
C G D
Take pride in how you form
Bm E
And when you find that you're the ladder
A F#
Don't let those people walk under you
Em A
I'm writing "sharp and adult" with my finger on the steam
C G
On the mirror in my bathroom I'm applying shaving cream
Em A
Which would suggest that I'm the foamer but how can I be the lather
C G F#
But something tells me it's the opposite I'd rather
Bm E
When you find that you're the foamer
C G D
Be careful what you foam
Bm E
When you find that you're the lather
A F#
Don't shave too high you're regret it later
Bm G E A F#
Ah ah ah la la la la la la la (repeat)
Em A
I stayed in school this long but still no one will tell me why
C G
They figured who would know better than I
Em A
I know I'm a conformer but I'm sure it doesn't matter
C G F#
My new friends are all adults and my old friends have all scattered
Bm E
When you find you're a conformer
C G D
Take pride and swallow whole
Bm E
But if you're trying to climb the ladder
F C G
Don't let people walk over you
F C G
Because that's just what they'll do
F C G
Don't let people walk over you
F C G
Because that's just what they'll do
How to play Autobiography
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 Em. 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.