Don't Wanna
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Intro: D - A - Em - G
verse 1:
D A Em G
Standing off with a girl named Rose
D A Em G
The tattoo on her neck says so it goes
D A Em G
She's dying for the chance just to let us know
D A Em G
That much like her, we're being soaked
[Refrão]
D A G
Well you don't have to be a punk if you don't want to
D A G
You don't even have to date girls if you don't want to
D A G
You don't have to be Kurt Cobain if you don't want to
D A G
You don't have to listen to The Germs if you don't want to
verse 2:
D A Em G
Every place is the same
D A Em G
So you moved to Minneapolis and changed your name
D A Em G
Now you're watching TV in a scummy bar
D A Em G
Thinking what is this shit? There's no such thing as fun
[Refrão]
D A G
Well you don't have to be anyone if you don't want to
D A G
You don't have to get a job if you don't want to
D A G
You don't have to read a mag if you don't want to
D A G
You don't have to listen to The Smiths if you don't want to
Instrumental: D - A - Em - G
Bridge:
D A Em G
The truth is nothing but a waste of time
D A Em G
A hung up suit and a runaway bride
D A Em G
The only thing that should frighten you is nothing
D A Em G
Kicking around, building confidence for something
[Refrão]
D A G
Well you don't have to be a punk if you don't want to
D A G
You don't even have to date boys if you don't want to
D A G
You don't have to be fooled twice if you don't want to
D A G
You don't have to listen to me if you don't want to no
Instrumental: D - A - G
End song on a G
How to play Don't Wanna
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 D. 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.