Butterflies Anonymous
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
2nd traste
[Verse 1]
C
Heya, everyone it's Lil' Dr. I
Em7
Help me welcome to the group, the new guy
A#
This is Butterflies Anonymous
Won't you be a part of this
F
And tell us all about your problem?
[Verse 2]
C
Hey now, oh my name is Dragonfly, and I don't belong here
Em7
I don't have a problem, no, you're totally wrong
A#
I'm just a lame rhythm guitarist
Not an addict, I'm an artist
C
Which means one thing you see
[Chorus]
C
I'm only happy when I'm making shit up
Em7
When I give a fuck, nothing compares
A#
Nothing can stop me, Nothing but the weight of the air
I do declare I am filled with despair
F
Because my butterfly net is so bare
C
I don't care, I don't care, I don't care, I don't care about
Em7
Butterfly, Butterfly, Butterfly whereabouts
F Fm
Like whiskey or wine, I can quit anytime
C
Because, I don't care about her
[Verse 2]
C
Butterfly wings, butterflying
Em7
Down by the sea
A#
Butterflies are, harmless little innocent things
Give her a ring and hear the butterfly sing
F
Oh, another butterfly sting
C
I've got a butterfly bite
Em7
Butterfly wife? Not on your life
F
Butterfly words cutting like a butterfly knife
It's alright, though
Fm
I'm more like a moth, so
C
I'll sit back and bask in her light
[Chorus]
C
I'm only happy when I'm making shit up
Em7
When I give a fuck, nothing compares
A#
Nothing can stop me, Nothing like the weight of the air
I do declare I am filled with despair
F
Because my butterfly net is so bare
[Bridge]
C
I don't care, I don't care, I don't care, I don't care about
Em7
Butterfly, Butterfly, Butterfly whereabouts
F Fm
Like whiskey or wine, I can quit anytime
C
Because, I don't care about her
G
I don't squirm, I don't turn, I don't flutter around
F
I don't learn, I stand firm behind the love that I've found
G
The dreams of a clown or a king with no crown
F Fm
A shrine time can never wear down
[Chorus]
C
I'm only happy when I'm making shit up
Em7
When I give a fuck, nothing compares
A#
Nothing can stop me, Nothing but the weight of the air
But I declare I am filled with despair
F
Because my butterfly net is so bare
C
I don't care, I don't care, I don't care, I don't care about
Em7
Butterfly, Butterfly, Butterfly whereabouts
F Fm
Like whiskey or wine, I can quit anytime
C
But I still care about her
C
I'm only happy when I'm making shit up
Em7
When I give a fuck, nothing compares
A#
Nothing can stop me, Nothing but the weight of the air
But I declare I am filled with despair
F
Because my butterfly net is so bare
C
I don't care, I don't care, I don't care, I don't care about
Em7
Butterfly, Butterfly, Butterfly whereabouts
F Fm
Is she doing okay? Maybe I'll call her today
C
Because I still care about her
C
I'm only happy when I'm making shit up
Em7
When I give a fuck, nothing compares
A#
Nothing can stop me, Nothing but the weight of the air
But I declare I am filled with despair
F
Because my butterfly net is so bare
C
I don't care, I don't care, I don't care, I don't care about
Em7
Butterfly, Butterfly, Butterfly whereabouts
F Fm
Is she doing alright? Maybe an e-mail tonight
C
'Cause I'll always care about her
How to play Butterflies Anonymous
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.