Dear Parents
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Gm
16, lot on her mind
Eb
Gotta few friends, left the rest behind
Bb F
But guess that's just what happens, people change
Gm
Stressed out but is always "fine"
Eb
They be asking, but she can't describe
Bb F
Maybe, they're right, it'll all be fixed with age
Gm Eb Bb F
Hate that you've been saying I'm dramatic
Gm Eb Bb F
Immature because I just don't wanna talk
Gm Eb Bb F
You ever think that you might be overreacting?
Gm Eb Bb
Promise I'm thinking, overthinking quite a lot
Gm Eb Bb F
They say we're crazy and useless, making stupid excuses
Gm Eb Bb F
To go make bad decisions when we're hurt
Gm Eb Bb F
And we're not crazy romantics but we still know what a heart is
Gm Eb Bb F
And know that when it's cracked it really burns
Gm Eb
Oh we know more than what we tell you
Bb F
But can't always put into words
Gm Eb
And we don't cry because we want to
Bb F Gm Eb F
But you'll assume it's because she's another 16 year old girl
G
High school's been a terrifying one
Eb Gm
She thinks she won't ever find someone
Bb F
To build her back when she's in pieces and pieces again
Gm
Let's not forget about all the
Eb
One's who go and run their mouths just to
Bb F
Stay relevant and not miss out
Gm Eb Bb F
Hate that you've been saying I'm dramatic
Gm Eb Bb F
Immature because I just don't wanna talk
Gm Eb Bb F
You ever think that you might be overreacting?
Gm Eb Bb
Promise I'm thinking, overthinking quite a lot
Gm Eb Bb F
They say we're crazy and useless, making stupid excuses
Gm Eb Bb F
To go make bad decisions when we're hurt
Gm Eb Bb F
And we're not crazy romantics but we still know what a heart is
Gm Eb Bb F
And know that when it's cracked it really burns
Gm Eb
Oh we know more than what we tell you
Bb F
But can't always put into words
Gm Eb
And we don't cry because we want to
Bb F Gm Eb F
But you'll assume it's because she's another 16 year old girl
How to play Dear Parents
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.