Backstabber
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[(intro) ]G D Em C
G D
the record goes
Em C
from blue to gold
G D Em C
so thank you for all your help
G D
I know you want
Em C
to twist and shout
G D Em C
but try to contain yourself
C G D
you always struck me as the type to take it lightly
C G D
but now you're gonna have to shut your mouth or fight me...
Em C
backstabber, backstabber....
G D
you're all alone
Em C
you're all over
G D Em C
the popular magazines
G D
will never care
Em C
what do you care
G D Em C
you're so much above that scene
C G D
but you've got no right to sit there saying I abuse it
C G D
when you only sleep with girls who say they like your music
Em C
backstabber backstabber backstabber backstabber
Em C
backstabber backstabber backstabber backstabber
G D
backstabber! hope grabber!
Em C
greedy little fit haver!
G D Em C
god, I feel for you, fool.....
G D
shit lover! off brusher!
Em C
jaded bitter joy crusher!
G D Em C
failure has made you so cruel....
Em G
so don't tell me how to write
Em G
and don't tell me that I'm wrong......
Em G Em G D
and don't tell me not to reference my songs within my songs
G D
so here we go
Em C
the open road
G D Em D
is covered with taco stands
G D
and you can stop
Em C
we'll drop you off
G D Em C
and write to you when we land
Em C
backstabber backstabber backstabber backstabber
Em C
backstabber backstabber backstabber backstabber
G D
backstabber!
Em D
backstabber!
G D
backstabber! hope grabber!
Em C
greedy little fit haver!
G D
BACKSTABBER!
( G D Em C )
How to play Backstabber
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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.