Critically Disdained
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Intro: Asus2 Em F#m D
Asus2 E
Run it up the flag pole and see if anyone salutes
F#m E D
And then run it into the ground until it dies
Then bring it back to life
Asus2 E
All together now, we’re just the same as we’ve always been
F#m E D (C#/D) D
And if you think you’re better you're probably right
D E
We’re not here to change the world
Asus2 F#m
We’re here to laugh at others
D E F#m E
Maybe get a nap along the way
D E Asus2 G# F#m
So dress it up the way you wish and step aside
D E
And then meet us at the bar and we'll let you buy
Asus2 E (2x)
Asus2 E
Take a number, take a seat, we've been here quite some time
F#m E D
And it doesn’t seem we're leaving anytime soon
The bathroom's down the hall
Asus2 E
Take a shot at us and see how far you get
F#m E D
We eat chumps like you for breakfast when we get about noon
D E
We’re not here to change the world
Asus2 F#m
We’re here to laugh at others
D E F#m E
Maybe get a nap along the way
D E Asus2 G# F#m
So dress it up the way you wish and step aside
D E
And then meet us at the bar and we'll let you buy
Asus2 E (2x)
B F#m
Hey jealousy,
D Asus2
Is a song by the band the Gin Blossoms
D Asus2
I accidentally saw them once
B F#m
Hey, I got carried away
D Asus2
But it’s easy to be unafraid
D Asus2
When you're so critically disdained
B
For being happy, smiling, drinking
B
Laughing, cussing not overthinking
B
Rocking while the ship is sinking
Em
And we can't even swim
Show up those drum lessons, Gary!
That's my kid
E F#m
We’re not here to change the world
B G#
We’re here to laugh at others
E F#m G# F#m
Maybe get a nap along the way
E F#m B Bb G#
So dress it up the way you wish and step aside
Em F#m B
And then meet us at the bar and we'll let you buy
How to play Critically Disdained
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Asus2. 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.