Be More Chill - The Pitiful Children
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Afinação: E A D GTecla: EbCapotraste: Sem capotraste
*I highly suggest playing along with the track to get a feel for the rhythm since it can be tricky.*
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQY0FUNBWxw
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[Intro]
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[Verse 1] You were always quite the loser, Jeremy
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A|---3-------3------3------3--------3--------3-----------(3-3-3)------(3-3-3)|
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then I invaded, and you upgraded
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D|3----3--(3------------------0)---1-----1--(10-----------------(1-1)--------|
A|--3-------3-2)--1-----1--(13--------1--------4)----3------3-----3----------|
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Jeremy, it's true that I found you, but look around you
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All your peers are just so incomplete
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You can't see it, but they're all in pain
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Their operating system's obsolete
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So let's complete the chains, and get inside those brains
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[Chorus] Let's save the pitiful children
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Let's save the pitiful children
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Let's teach the pitiful children who just haven't a clue, just what to do
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A|----3------3-------1-------1-------0-------0-------------------------------|
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Help them to help you
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Ahhhh yeah yeah yeah part (god how does it get so high??)
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[Verse 2] Can you see the vision clearly, Jeremy
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users embracing, and interfacing
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Shiny, happy people singing sweetly
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Gone is human error and fear
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Every issue tucked away so neatly
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If you feel a sob or tear, just turn that knob and switch that gear
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[Chorus] Let's save the pitiful children
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Let's save the pitiful children
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Let's teach the pitiful children who just haven't a clue
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A|----3------3-------1-------1-------0-------0-------------------------------|
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Just what to do, help them and soon this will be you
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[Bridge 1]
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D|----------------------------------0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0----|
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E|---3---3---3--3---3---3---3--3---------------------------------------------|
*5 bars*
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[Chorus] Let's save the pitiful children... (still resting woo)
...if that's what we do, if that's what we do
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A|----------------------1---1---1---1---------4-4-3-3-1-1--------4---4----4--|
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*key change to Ab*
[Bridge 2] Then everything about us is going to be wonderful *rest*
We love everything about Squips
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Everything about us is going to be so alive *rest*
We could never live without Squips
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You won't feel left out or unsure
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Not pitiful children anymore
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Everything about us is going to be cool
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When we rule
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[Outro]
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How to play Be More Chill - The Pitiful Children
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.