Bored
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D E F#m A Bm
E |--0-----0----0------0----0--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
C#|--0-----0----0------0----0--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |--0-----0----0------0----0--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E |--0-----4----5------9----10-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A |--0-----2----4------0----9--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D |--0-----2----4------7----9--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D E F#m A Bm
D E F#m A Bm
[Verso 1]
D F#m
Someone please touch me
E D
'cause I question my validity when my consciousness is undefined and my body is barely a body
D F#m
You're brutal and I'm supple at best
E
We should drive to Baltimore
D
You don't have a curfew
D E F#m A Bm
So it'll be when I get bored of you or you get bored of me
D E F#m A Bm
N.C. REPEAT THIS HARMONIC RIFF OVER VOICEMAIL
E |-------------------------------------------12------|
C#|---------12--------------12-------------------12---|
A |-----------12--------------12----------------------|
E |-----12--------------12----------------------------|
A |------------------------------------12-------------|
D |---12------------12--------------12----------------|
Voicemail
N.C.
Hey Jackson, it's mom
N.C.
I saw you called
N.C.
I'm out for a walk
N.C.
I'm nowhere near the house
N.C.
I don't know how you're getting home
N.C.
I'm assuming you have a plan
F#m E D
F#m E D
F#m E D
F#m E D
D
D F#m E D
D F#m E D
D
How to play Bored
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 D. 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.