Everybody Wants To Be Your Friend Except Me
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C/G
Have to lift my weary head
Am
And scramble off to bed
F
It started when you said
C/G
Go home
C/G
Dont know what to say to you
Am
Ive lost my sense of truth
F
The last drop went to you
C/G
Long gone
Am Em Am {C/G}
Wanted to be bold to get a hold
Am
Of me
Am Em Am C/G Am
Everybody wants to be your friend
Em Am
Except me
C/G
C/G
Punishable by the law
Am
The greenhorns heed the call
F
They stumble forth in awe
C/G
Bowed down
C/G
Nothings ever gonna change
Am
While you remain the same
F
So dont expect your name
C/G
In gold
Am Em Am {C/G} Am
What a different show to get control
Em Am
Of me
Am Em Am {C/G} Am
Everybody wants to be your friend
Em Am
Except me
Am Em Am {C/G} Am
Everybody wants to be your friend
Em Am
Except me
C/G
Except me
How to play Everybody Wants To Be Your Friend Except Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C/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.