Dont Be Ridiculous
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Whenever you play a D, pull on and off the high E,
thats how steve does it
[Verso 1]
E Am D
What are you doing now?
E Am Bm F#m Am
Why are you saying all those nasty things?
N.C. Em Am
Don't be ridiculous
Em
Why be impossible, don't be silly
C G D
How can you be so naïve?
C G D
What have you got up your sleeve?
[Verso 2]
E Am D
What do you mean by that?
E Am Bm F#m B7
Why are you speaking all those mixed-up things?
N.C. Em Am
Don't be ridiculous
Em
Don't act so ignorant, don't be silly
C G D
Where is your own common sense?
C G D
Why do you feel so intense?
{Middle}
C7 Em C7 Em
Let me tell you what is true and
C#7 F#m D7 F#m Em
What is bullshit, that's right, bullshit
A
Bullshit
[Verso 3]
E Am D
What are you doing now?
E Am Bm F#m Am
Why are you saying all those nasty things?
N.C. Em Am
Don't be ridiculous
Em
Why be impossible, don't be silly
C G D
How can you be so naïve?
C G D
What have you got up your sleeve?
How to play Dont Be Ridiculous
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.