Bechdel Test
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Asus4: X02230
[Verse 1]
D
I’ve been missing appointments
D(b5) G
And birthdays and sun sets
Dmaj7 Gmaj7
I’ve been watching too many movies
Bm A
That do not pass the Bechdel test
G
And that makes me feel
A Bm
Like I am a bad feminist
Asus4 E
- But I pirate them
G A
So that makes it better, I guess
[Verse 2]
D
I’ve been trying to soul-search
D(b5) G
And write more and destress
Dmaj7
I’ve been clinging to hope
Gmaj7 A
Like a guard rail, like a life vest
G A
And I’ve been asking everyone,
Bm Asus4
“How long do you think the ache will last?”
E
They don’t know yet
[Chorus]
G
- Can something be prescribed to me?
A
I don’t like getting high but there’s
D C Bm
A game of operation in my skull
G
The bittersweet, the apathy
A
The backup plans, and stolen dreams
Bm G A
I’m trying to see the genius of it all
[Verse 3]
D
I’ve been losing my balance
D(b5) G
My cellphone, and good sleep
I’ve been googling
Dmaj7 Gmaj7 A
“The best manifestation techniques”
G A
And I’ve been taking quizzes
Bm Asus4
Based in pop psychology
E
And they’re always a letdown
G A
But I’ve never been easy to please
[Chorus]
G
I’m steeping in anxiety
A
I’m teetering on the tightrope
D C Bm
And I’m waiting for the moment when I’ll fall
G
The bittersweet, the apathy
A
The backup plans, and stolen dreams
Bm G A
I’m trying to see the genius of it all
Bm G A
I’m trying to see the genius of it all
Bm G A
I’m trying to see the genius of all
[Outro]
D
But I’ve been missing appointments
D(b5) G
And birthdays and sun sets
Dmaj7 Gmaj7
I’ve been watching too many movies
How to play Bechdel Test
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Asus4. 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.