Empty Nesters
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Intro: D C G Em (x2)
A G Em
Understand the purpose of making
D A G Em
Everything around you better
D A G Em
But all those zeroes after this one
A G Em
There is no one to destroy your sweater
A G Em
I'll try to hum it to you if I can't sing
A G Em
My baby wants me back before I even leave
A G Em
Smothered and covered by my high school dreams
A G Em
Call mom and daddy cause the nest is empty
D Dm
And so are you
D A G E D Am G Em (x2)
A G Em
Did you meet with your advisor?
A G Em
Do you still draw in the margins?
A G Em
Bubble letters reading "WHAT FOR?"
A G Em
And "I wish I had a stand-in..."
A G Em
Let's try to make another year for the teens
A G Em
I miss your bangs, can cut them for me
A G Em
Smothered and covered by my high school dreams
A G Em
Call mom and daddy cause the nest is empty
D
And so are you
A Bm D A Bm D A Em D F#m Bm
Dm (x3)
G A# C
D A G Em (x2)
D A C G
How to play Empty Nesters
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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.