Congratulations
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
G G/F# Em Em7 C C/B Am Asus2
G G/F# Em Em7 C D
(Spoken)
Here's a useful lesson for ya:
Give up, just quit, because in this life, you can't win.
Yeah, you can try, but in the end you're just gonna lose,
big time, because the world is run by the Man
[Pre-Chorus]
G G/F# Em Em7
My momma called, seen you on TV,
C C/B Am Asus2
son, said shit done changed ever since we was on
G G/F# Em Em7 C
I dreamed it all ever since I was young
They said I won't be nothing
D
Now they always say
[Chorus]
G G/F#
"Congratulations" (uh, uh-)
Em Em7 C C/B
Worked so hard, forgot how to vacation
Am Asus2 G G/F#
They ain't never had the dedication
Em Em7 C C/B
People hatin', say we changed our look, we made it
Am Asus2
Yeah, we made it
[Verse 1]
C
I've got someone to make reports
D
That tell me how my money's spent
C
To book my stays and draw my blinds
D
So I can't tell what's really there
D7
And all I need's a great big congratulations
[Refrain]
G G/F# Em Em7 C C/B Am Asus2
Congratulations
G G/F# Em Em7 C C/B Am Asus2
Congratulations
[Pre-Chorus]
G G/F# Em Em7
My momma called, seen you on TV,
C C/B Am Asus2
son, said shit done changed ever since we was on
G G/F# Em Em7 C
I dreamed it all ever since I was young
They said I won't be nothing
D
Now they always say
[Chorus]
G G/F#
"Congratulations" (uh, uh-)
Em Em7 C C/B
Worked so hard, forgot how to vacation
Am Asus2 G G/F#
They ain't never had the dedication
Em Em7 C C/B
People hatin', say we changed our look, we made it
Am Asus2
Yeah, we made it
[Verse 2]
C
Damn my luck and damn these friends
D
That keep on combing back their smiles
C
I save my grace with half-assed guilt
D
And lay down the quilt upon the lawn
D7
Spread my arms and soak up congratulations
G G/F# Em Em7 C C/B Am Asus2 x2
(Spoken)
So don't waste your time trying to make anything
cool, or pure, or awesome, 'cause the Man is just
gonna call you a fat washed up loser and crush your soul.
So do yourselves a favor and just GIVE UP!
[Outro]
G
Congratulations!
How to play Congratulations
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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.