Dumbing Down
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Intro: B E C#m F#
B E
Are you happy here in Theme Park, U.S.A.?
C#m F#
And do you sometimes wish that your life was plug and play?
B E
And are the words to this song concise enough to follow?
C#m F#
Is your smart food simple enough to swallow?
B
We're dumbing down
E F#
Dumbing down down
B
We're dumbing down
E F#
Dumbing down down
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B E
Are we only eating worms from a can just because we can?
C#m F#
And is disneyland all we understand?
B E
Will our history be written out in headlines?
C#m F#
Diana dolls, and miracles, and land mines?
B
We're dumbing down
E F#
Dumbing down down
B
We're dumbing down
E F#
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How to play Dumbing Down
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 B. 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.