Dont Wanna Be Like That
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Intro:
G
Em C G D
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Em C G D
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
[Verso 1]
Em C
Okay let me tell you 'bout
G D
Some of the things I'm going through
Em C
I know you think that you knox but how do you know
G D
That what you know is true
Em C
Well maybe it's time for getting out of line
G D
It seems like the done thing to do
[Pré-Refrão]
G D
Some people get crazy
G D
Some people get lazy
G D
Some people get hazy
C D Em D
Some people get out
[Refrão]
G Em G Em
Take me away I said take me away
C D C D
I don't want to be like that
G Em G Em
Take me away I said take me away
C D
I don't want to be like that
C D G
I don't want to be like that
C D G
I don't want to be like that
C D G
I don't want to be like that
C D G
I don't want to be like that
[Verso 2]
Em C
Now the cocaine dens says welcome
G D
You're in college now not in school
Em C
But I'm sorry to say that I'm going out to work
G D
While you're going to the swimming pool
Em C
Where the L.A. sun can turn your brains
G D
To scrambled eggs it's true
[Pré-Refrão]
G D
Some people get crazy
G D
Some people get lazy
G D
Some people get hazy
C D Em D
Some people get out
[Refrão]
G Em G Em
Take me away I said take me away
C D C D
I don't want to be like that
G Em G Em
Take me away I said take me away
C D
I don't want to be like that
C D G
I don't want to be like that
C D G
I don't want to be like that
C D G
I don't want to be like that
C D G
I don't want to be like that
[Ponte]
G
Em C G D
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Em C G D
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
[Verso 3]
Em C
Some people think that they know about some girls
G D
Some people think they're cool
Em C
And some girls think they know about me
G D
Some girls think I'm some fool
Em C
And American girls that put their tongue in your ear
G D
When they talk on the telephone
Em C
And the stars only come out at night
G D
When the press and photographers moan and groan
Em C
And the Playboy centerfold leaves me cold
G D
And that ain't 'cause I'm a fag
Em C
So you playboys can just go play with yourself
G D
That's your style cause that's a drag
Interlude:
G D Em D C D (x12)
C C D
I just wanna get, I just wanna get out
[Refrão]
G Em G Em
Take me away I said take me away
C D C D
I don't want to be like that
G Em G Em
Take me away I said take me away
C D C D
I don't want to be like that
G Em G Em
Take me away I said take me away
C D C D
I don't want to be like that
G Em G Em
Take me away I said take me away
C D
I don't want to be like that
C D G
I don't want to be like that
C D G
I don't want to be like that
C D G
I don't want to be like that
C D G G G
I don't want to be like that
How to play Dont Wanna Be Like That
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.