Being Bored
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B
I don't spend any time in that corner of the room
E
Cause it's too close to the door and I'm sure you'll come knocking soon enough
B
To feed me a line 'bout all the things you have to do
E E7
You know I have things to do too you're not the only one who has to do them
B
So I lay there for a while and finally get on my feet
E
And start to shuffle down the street I stuck my tongue inside my cheek before I
B
Pulled up a seat at that lousy corner bar
E
Where all the showoff bedford artists sit discussing who they are
F#
I'm getting bored of being bored
F#7 B
I need attention I feel ignored
B
When I can't take it anymore I kicked my stool and slammed the door
E
If there's a remedy for this I'm sure I probably can't afford it
B
But I'll try anything and at that time I had a foolish plan
E
To mouth off to a polish man and have him kick my teeth in just for
F#
Something to do
F#7 G
I might have a problem I need a clue
G#m
When I finally got back up I cracked a smile and dusted off
C#m
And then I smoked another cigarette and threw it at my silhouette
G#m
I should call it a day and maybe come up with something else
C#m C#7
That might be better for my self-esteem and better for my health
F#
I'm just so bored of being bored
F#7 G
I need some attention I feel ignored
F# F#7 G
How to play Being Bored
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.