Bandstarter
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E
I think I'm gonna start a band
F# B
The great depression is at hand
G#m E
People will mourn across the land
F# B
Yeah, I'm gonna start a band
- E
Or maybe I should write a book
F# B
and let the critics have a look
G#m E
They'll hail me as the new James Joyce
F# B
The audience won't have a choice
F#
But the popstars sing:
B G#m
You know that I love you
E F#
You know that I need you
B G#m
16 years tomorrow
E F#
and I'll never leave you
E
I'm 17 and tired of life
F# B
Under my pillow is a knife
G#m E
I'm sick and tired of this world
F# B
But yet I haven't kissed a girl
E
I know this world is full of pain
F# B
Oh yeah I haven't cried in vain
G#m E
'Cause my dog died the other day
F# B
and nothing can wash my tears away
F#
But the popstars sing:
B G#m
You know that I love you
E F#
You know that I need you
B G#m
16 years tomorrow
E F#
and I'll never leave you
And I won't sing that I love you
I only sing things that are true
and I won't sing no la la la la la
Because I'm not in love with you
F#
But the popstars sing:
B G#m
You know that I love you
E F#
You know that I need you
B G#m
16 years tomorrow
E F#
and I'll never leave you
C Am
You know that I love you
F G
You know that I need you
C Am
16 years tomorrow
F G
and I'll never leave you (*2)(Last time end on a G)
How to play Bandstarter
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.