Evil Little Genius
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A|---------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
B F#
She ties up her hair
E
Throws on her skinny jeans
G#m F# E
Last night she told him that he's pretty sweet
B F# E G#m F# E
Who knows what she could say today
B F# E
She smiles whenever she's alone with him
G#m F# E
He slowly let's her in
B F# E G#m F# E
It's clear today they're acting more than just close friends
[Pre-Chorus]
G#m B E
That night we'll open the door
C#m F#
That night you'll start to want more
G#m B E C#m F#
That night you're falling for her so damn easily
[Chorus]
G#m E B
This time we'll lie awake and you'll
F#
Kiss me alone in your bedroom
G#m E C#m
This time I'll lie awake with you
F#
And we'll never go, never go
G#m E B
You'll smile and whisper in my ear "How'd we get here?
F# G#m E C#m
Well you had me wrapped around your finger all along
F#
My evil little genius
My evil little genius
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B|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|8-8-x-9-8-6-6--9-8-6-------------------------------------------|
D|--------------9------9-----------------------------------------|x4
A|---------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 2]
B F# E
She's calculating cunning at its best
G#m F# E
He's stuttering now he's a real mess
B F# E
It's clear today they're acting more than just close friends
[Pre-Chorus]
G#m B E
That night we'll open the door
C#m F#
That night you'll start to want more
G#m B E C#m F#
That night you're falling for her so damn easily
[Chorus]
G#m E B
This time we'll lie awake and you'll
F#
Kiss me alone in your bedroom
G#m E C#m
This time I'll lie awake with you
F#
And we'll never go, never go
G#m E B
You'll smile and whisper in my ear "How'd we get here?
F# G#m E C#m
Well you had me wrapped around your finger all along
F#
My evil little genius
[Bridge]
E G#
What's it like to not know what's in store for you?
F#
Leave me far behind
E G#m F#
Her devious intentions are the last thing on your mind
E G#
It's funny when the only thing you think about
F#
Is holding her hand
E
It's funny when the best part is
B C#m E
It's all a part of her big master plan
[Chorus]
G#m E B
This time we'll lie awake and you'll
F#
Kiss me alone in your bedroom
G#m E C#m
This time I'll lie awake with you
F#
And we'll never go, never go
G#m E B
You'll smile and whisper in my ear "How'd we get here?
F# G#m E C#m
Well you had me wrapped around your finger all along
F#
My evil little genius
[Outro]
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B|---------------------------------------------------------------|
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D|--------------9------9-----------------------------------------|x3
A|---------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
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B|---------------------------------------------------------------|
G|8-8-x-9-8-6-6--9-8-6--8----------------------------------------|
D|--------------9------9-----------------------------------------|x4
A|---------------------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------|
How to play Evil Little Genius
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 A. 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.