Can't Be Bothered
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E B
What's the fucking point?
Amaj7
When I'm a lazy sod
A
I won't go to college
E
And I won't get a job
B
I sleep right through the day
Amaj7
I won't even get dressed
A
My parents go to work and
B E
Try and put me to the test
Chorus:
E D A
I can't be bothered with my life
E D A
It causes grief and too much strife
E D A
It's not my problem and I don't care
E D A
But I have to fix it, it's just not fair
E B
Leave me alone now
Amaj7
Please get off my back
A
You shout at me too much and
E
I've lost track of that
B
I'm going for a walk
Amaj7
To get away from you
A
So I can have some quiet
B E
To do the things I do
Chorus:
E D A
I can't be bothered with my life
E D A
It causes grief and too much strife
E D A
It's not my problem and I don't care
E D A
But I have to fix it, it's just not fair
Amaj7 E
I can't be bothered with anything
A
It's getting to my brain
B
So you gotta leave me
E
Before I go insane
E B
What's the fucking point?
Amaj7
When I'm a lazy sod
A
I won't go to college
E
And I won't get a job
Chorus:
E D A
I can't be bothered with my life
E D A
It causes grief and too much strife
E D A
It's not my problem and I don't care
E D A
But I have to fix it, it's just not fair
Amaj7 E
I can't be bothered with anything
A
It's getting to my brain
B
So you gotta leave me
E
Before I go insane
Chorus:
E D A
I can't be bothered with my life
E D A
I can't be bothered with my life
E D A
It's not my problem and I don't care
E D A
But I have to fix it, it's just not fair
E
So what's the fucking point?
This is one of the most annoying songs ever made. I still like it though :)
Enjoy, Shervin.
How to play Can't Be Bothered
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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.