Body Brain
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C#m Esus2
Well you know I've got this problem'
C#m Esus2
Cause there is you
C#m Esus2
No matter how I try to tell you you just can't see
C#m F#m
Oh no, I won't get through
A Esus2 C#m
You've got a body and a brain___________
Esus2 C#m
Instead of pointing to another
Esus2 C#m
Take a look at yourself__
Esus2 C#m
Why don't you just use that thing inside___
Esus2 C#m
your head And try to tell me why_
Chorus
F#m
You've got a body and a brain
A Esus2
You're free to speak, could you explain
Bsus2
The reason for your narrow mind You're thinking medieval times
A C#m
Your ignorance just gets you scared
F#5
Of everything and I don't know which way the wind is blowing
A Esus2 C#m
Hoping it will blow your fears away
Riff1a C#m
e----14-12--------
B-12--------------
G-----------------
D-----------------
A-----------------
E-----------------
Esus2 C#m
I'm sure I'll never solve this problem
Riff1b (after 'problem')
e---------
B-4-2-----
G-----1---
Esus2 C#m
But I hope you will
Riff1c (before 'I'll speak')
e---------
B-5-7-5---
G---------
Esus2 C#m
I'll speak my mind and tell you time and time
Riff1b (after 'again')
e---------
B---2-4-2-
G-1-------
Esus2 C#m
again__ though I won't get through
{Chorus}
F#m
You've got a body and a brain
A Esus2
You're free to speak, could you explain
Bsus2
The reason for your narrow mind You're thinking medieval times
A C#m
Your ignorance just gets you scared
F#5
Of everything and I don't know which way the wind is blowing
A Esus2 Bsus2 C#m A
Hoping it will blow your fears away____________________________________
Esus2 Bsus2 C#m A
Blow your fears away___
{Bridge} (ska tempo)
Esus2
Time and time and time and time again
C#m
But I can't get through babe
Esus2 {No chord}
Let me explain oooh
{Chorus}
F#m
You've got a body and a brain
A Esus2
You're free to speak, could you explain
Bsus2
The reason for your narrow mind You're thinking medieval times
A C#m
Your ignorance just gets you scared
F#5
Of everything and I don't know which way the wind is blowing
A Esus2 Bsus2 C#m A
Hoping it will blow your fears away____________________________________
Riff1 Esus2 'away'
e-----------------
B-5---4---2-------
G-------------2---
D-----------------
A-----------------
E-----------------
Esus2 Bsus2 C#m A
Hoping it will blow your fears
Esus2 Bsus2 C#m A
away______________________________________________
Esus2 Bsus2 C#m A
You got a you got a you got a you got a you got a
Esus2 Bsus2 C#m A
body and a brain______________________________ you got a
Esus2 Bsus2 C#m A
body and a brain______________________________ you got a
Esus2 Bsus2 C#m A
body and a brain______________________________ you got a
Esus2
body and a brain
How to play Body Brain
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#m. 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.