Blue Ribbon
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C Am
I should probably start reading
C Am
'Cause if my brain is only eating
Am F C
Candy and Blue Ribbon
Am F C
I'll be such a stupid man
Am F C F G
Talk with the bad breath like ew, ew
Am7 strum x5
F Em B
I put the money in my wallet
Am F Dm
Sour on my lips, but I-I-I-I
G
Taste no guilt in trying
Am7 strum x5
F Em B
What's the use in always crying
Am F
Kick about and make out
Dm G
You might just learn something
Am7 strum x5
F Em B
Bring your friends we're up to nothing
Am F Dm
Conditioned for the short term satisfcation
G
Baby believe I'm trying
Am7 strum x5
F Em B
Expensive hobbies for the broke boys
Dm F G
Perpetual vacation self effacing
F G
Amateur chemists and their toys
C Am
I should probably start reading
C Am
'Cause if my brain is only eating
Am F C
Candy and Blue Ribbon
Am F C
I'll be such a stupid man
Am F C Am F C
Talk with the bad breath, walk with an unsure step
Am F C
Candy and Blue Ribbon
Am F C
Candy and Blue Ribbon
Am F C
Candy and Blue Ribbon
F G
Like ew, ew
How to play Blue Ribbon
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 C. 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.