Belt Loops
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B
[Verse 1]
Well, she said, "Jealousy is something that distracts you"
G#m F#
I said, "It's hard to focus with your fingers in his belt loops"
E
And there was that dream about you, naked in the bathroom
F# E
Telephone just rang, I heard you say, "I'll call you back soon"
B
He's been waiting in the alley for an hour
G#m
She's been powdering her nose in the shower
E
And I've been tryin' to figure out where it went sour
F#
But I think the ringing in my ears is getting louder
[Chorus 1]
C#m F#
Hold out your hand, and
B D#m
Take it easy
G#m F# C#m
I already know what's been going on
F#
I knew it all along, so just
B D#m
Take it easy
G#m F# C#m
You acted surprised, and I just rolled my eyes
F#
It's gonna be alright
Well, alright
B
[Verse 2]
She's like a devil in a dark shade of lipstick
G#m
An unassuming sort of X-rated misfit
Em
Her bottle's shook up, all you've gotta do is twist it
F#
Before you get a chance, you'll already have missed it
B
He's got his arm around her, looking like an actress
G#m
Agenda-driven heathen posing like a baptist
E
Subtle proposition, will you fit him in your track list?
F#
Maybe you'll just get right down to wearing out the mattress
C#m F#
Take what you can, and
[Chorus 2]
B D#m
Take it easy
G#m F# C#m
I already know what's been going on
F#
I knew it all along, so just
B D#m
Take it easy
G#m F# C#m
You acted surprised, and I just rolled my eyes
F#
It's gonna be alright
Well, alright
[Instrumental]
B E G#m F#
E F# B
G#m F# E
F#
[Chorus 3]
B D#m
Take it easy
G#m F# C#m
I already know what's been going on
F#
I knew it all along, so just
B D#m
Take it easy
G#m F# C#m
You acted surprised, and I just rolled my eyes
F#
It's gonna be alright
[Outro]
B
Just so we're straight, and you don't get the wrong impression
G#m
Don't need a silly little overdue confession
E
Just remember when you're over at his house, undressing
F#
He's just another sucker who's about to learn a lesson
How to play Belt Loops
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 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.