Cool Kids Our Version
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Intro G
[Verso 1] Em C G
She sees them walking in a straight line, that's not really her style
D Em C G D
And they all got the same heartbeat, but hers is falling behind
Em C G D
Nothing in this world could ever bring them down, hmm
Em C G
Yeah, they're invincible, and she's just in the background
N.C.
And she says
[Refrão]Em C
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
G D
'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in
Em C
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
G D
Like the cool kids
Instrumental
Em C G D
Em C G D
[Verso 2] Em C G
He sees them talking with a big smile, but they haven't got a clue (Ha, ha)
Em C G
Yeah, they're living the good life, can't see what he is going through
Em C G D
They're driving fast cars, but they don't know where they're going, hmm
Em C G
They're in the fast lane, living life without knowing
N.C.
And he says
[Refrão]Em C
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
G D
'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in
Em C
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
G D
Like the cool kids
Em C
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
G D
'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to get in
Em C
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
G D
Like the cool kids
Instrumental
Em C Em D
Em C D
[Ponte]Em C
I thought I wanted to be cool like someone else
G D
But ten years later, I'm just a picture on the shelf
Em C
Memories in a haze, but I keep looking back
G D
I keep seeing myself 'cause the ceiling's glass
D
After all this time, no, I can't lie
D
I was just another person that was dreamin'
N.C.
And they said
[Refrão]N.C.
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
N.C.
'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in
Em C
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
G D
Like the cool kids
Em C
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
G D
'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to get in
Em C
I wish that I could be like the cool kids
G D
Like the cool kids
Outro
Em C
Oh-oh
G D
Oh-oh
Em C
Oh-oh
G D N.C.
Like the cool kids
How to play Cool Kids Our Version
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.