Don't Be Mean
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Em Em7 C G
I am lost... with no key...
Am G C Dsus4 D
And I worry there's no easy way out of this place...
Em Em7 C G
I'm the pain... that I cause...
Am G C
Must I let out all the evil to be healed?
C D
To be healed- is it really what I want?
Em Em7 A
Don't be mean now... you know how I feel
C Dsus4 D
Give relief, don't be mean to me...
Em Em7 A
Just leave me the key...
Em Em7 C G
For this once... it's my turn...
Am C
To be the strong one, you're in pain,
Dsus4 D
I try to leave with grace...
Em Em7 C G
Say hello... to my tear...
Am G C
I have only one, I kept it safe... for this moment
C D
To be healed- is that really what we want?
Em Em7 A
Don't be mean... it's not what we need now
C Dsus4 D
Give relief, don't be mean to me...
Em Em7
That's not what we need...
A C Dsus4 D
...Believe in me, don't be mean to me...
Em
Just leave me the key
(Em) Em7 C G Dm C Dsus4 D
Em Em7 C G Dm C Dsus4 D
C D
To be healed- is that really what we want?
Em Em7 A
Don't be mean... it's not what we need
C Dsus4 D
Be relieved, don't be mean to me...
Em Em7
Just do as you please...
A C Dsus4 D
...When you leave, don't be mean to me...
Em Em7 A
Just leave me the key
C Dsus4 D
So when you leave, don't be mean...
Em
Leave in peace.
How to play Don't Be Mean
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 Em. 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.