Einstein
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Intro: Dm Bb C G (2x)
Dm
Simple math
Bb C G
Our love divided by the square root of pride
Dm Bb
Multiply your lies plus time
C G
I'm going out of my mind
Dm Bb
It was heavy
C G
When I finally figured
Dm Bb C G
It out alone
Dm Bb C G
I didn't get it the first time
Dm Bb C G
But don't think I've been so blind
Dm Bb
And I may not be Einstein but I know
C G
Dumb plus dumb equals you
Dm Bb C G
Dumb plus dumb equals you
Dm Bb C G
Dumb plus dumb equals you
Dm Bb C G
Even had the nerve to flirt with her in front of my face
Dm Bb C G
Here's your keys, your bags, your clothes and now get out of my place
Dm Bb
You say I'm crazy
C
And that we're happy
G Dm Bb C G
Is that supposed to comfort me?
Dm Bb C G
I didn't get it the first time
Dm Bb C G
But don't think I've been so blind
Dm Bb
And I may not be Einstein but I know
C G
Dumb plus dumb equals you
Dm Bb C G
Dumb plus dumb equals you
Dm Bb C G
Dumb plus dumb equals you
Dm Bb C
All of your promises, flushed
Dm Bb C
A thousand apologies, just
Dm Bb C
Take out the pain and then it leaves us
Dm Bb C
With nothing at all, no nothing at all
Dm Bb C G
You can stop wasting my time
Dm Bb C G
Without you I'm just fine
Dm Bb
Why did it take me so long to figure out
C G Dm Bb
Dumb plus dumb equals you,
C G
Equals you
Dm Bb C G
I didn't get it the first time
Dm Bb C G
But don't think I've been so blind
Dm Bb
And I may not be Einstein but I know
C G Dm Bb
Dumb plus dumb equals you
C G
Equals you
Dm
Simple math
Bb C G
Our love divided by the square root of pride
Dm Bb
Multiply your lies plus time
C G
I'm going out of my mind
Dm Bb
And I may not be Einstein but I know
C G Dm Bb
Dumb plus dumb equals you
C G
Equals you
End on: Dm
How to play Einstein
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.