Everybody Hates Me
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[Intro: ](C) (F) (C) (C) (F) (C) (C) x 2
(C) Well Joe got a promotion
(F) (C) He's up there on top
(F) (C) Everybody was cheerin' him on
He (C) deserves everything he's got
Guess (G) who's the new (F) talk of the town
(G) The new S.O.(C)B.
The one (C7) everybody (F) loves cuttin' down
(G) Man, it's a sight to (C) see
They all smile right (F) to his face, (G) and hide their jealous(Am)y (G) (F)
Me I'm just working hard to (C) get to that place,
(G) Where everybody hates (C) me
(C) Well Bill got a promotion
(F) (C) He knocked Joe back down
(F) (C) Now, Joe's everybody's long lost friend
(C) He's back in the crowd
Repeat Chorus
(Am) Well everybody wants to (G) be the big dog
Wanna (F) wag that big dog tail
(Am) But til' they are they (G) wanna see the big dog (F) fail
(G) You pay your dues and you (F) get your breaks
(G) Then your the S.O.(C)B.
The one (C7) everybody (F) loves to hate
(G) It just comes naturall(C)y
They all smile right (F) to your face, (G) and hide their jealous(Am)y (G) (F)
That's just the way it goes and (C) I can't wait
(G) Til everybody hates (C) me
How to play Everybody Hates Me
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 C. 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.