Comedy
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[Verso 1]
Dm
The world is changing
Dm7M
The planet's heating up
F/C G7 C C#º
What the fuck is going on?
Dm
Rearranging
Dm7M F/C
It's like everything happened all at once
G7 C C#º
Um, what the fuck is going on?
Bb C F Dm C Bb
The people rising in the streets, the war, the drought
Bb C F Dm C
The more I look the more I see nothing to joke about
Bb C
Is comedy over?
F
Should I leave you alone?
Dm C Bb C
'cause, really who's gonna go for joking at a time like this?
F Dm Am
Should I be joking at a time like this?
[Pré-Refrão]
Bb C F Dm C
I wanna help to leave this world better than I found it
Bb C
And I fear that comedy won't help
F Dm C
And the fear is not unfounded
Bb C
Should I stop trying to be funny?
A7 Dm C Bb
Should I give away my money? No!
Bbm
What do I do?
[Refrão]
Dm C F Dm
Healing the world with comedy
C Bb Gm
The indescribable power of your comedy
Dm C F
The world needs direction
Dm Eb
From a white guy like me
Bb
Who is healing the world with comedy
That's it!
[Verso 1]
Dm C F Dm
The world is so fucked up
C
Systematic oppression
Bb Gm
Income inequality
Dm
The other stuff
F Dm
And there's only one thing I can do about it...
Eb Bb
While... While being paid, and being the center of attention
[Refrão]
Dm C F Dm
Healing the world with comedy
C Bb Gm
Making a literal difference, metaphorically
Dm C F
A Jew walks into a bar
Dm Eb
And I've saved him a seat
Bb
That's healing the world with comedy
[Verso 1]
Dm C
I'm a special kind of white guy
F Dm C
I self-reflected and I want to be an agent of change
Bb
So I am going to use my privilege for the good
Gm
(very cool, way to go!)
Dm C
American white guys
F Dm Eb
We've had the floor for at least 400 years
Bb Gm
So maybe I should just shut the fuck up
I'm bored
Dm C
I don't wanna do that
F Dm
There's got to be another way (yes)
C Bb Gm
For me to help out without standing on the sidelines (never)
Dm C
The wait is over!
F Dm
I'm white, and I'm here to save the day!
Eb Bb
Lord help me channel sandra bullock in the blind side (sandra bullock!)
[Refrão]
Dm C F Dm
Healing the world with comedy
C Bb Gm
Making a literal difference, metaphorically
Dm C F
And yes, most likely they'll pay me
Dm Eb
But I'd do it for free
Bb
I am healing the world with: comedy
[Pré-Refrão]
Bb F C
If you wake up in a house that's full of smoke
Dm C Bb
Don't panic, call me and I'll tell you a joke
Bb F C
If you see white men dressed in white cloaks
Dm Am Bb
Don't panic, call me and I'll tell you a joke
F A7 Dm C
Oh shit, should I be joking in a time like this?
Bb F C
If you start to smell burning toast
Dm C Bb
You're having a stroke or overcooking your toast
Bb F C
If you wake up in a house that's full of smoke
Dm C Bb
Don't panic, call me and I'll tell you a joke
Bb F C
If you see white men dressed in white cloaks
Dm Am Bb
Don't panic, call me and I'll tell you a joke
F A7 Dm C
Oh shit, should I be joking in a time like this?
Bb Bbm
Somebody help me out, 'cause I don't know
Bb C F Dm C
And I wanna help to leave this world better than I found it
Bb C
And I fear that comedy won't help
F Dm C
And the fear is not unfounded
Bb C
Should I stop trying to be funny?
A7 Dm C Bb
Should I give away my money? No!
C7 D7
I know what I gotta do!
[Refrão]
Em D G Em
Healing the world with comedy
D C Am
Making a literal difference, metaphorically
Em D G
I swore I'd never be back
Em F
But now I'm back on my feet
C Am
And I'm healing the world with comedy
How to play Comedy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.