Family Life
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Intro:
A C# D
A C#
D A C#
Does she always shout at you
verse 1
D E A C#
Does she tell you what to do
D E D B
I can get by I can get by
A C#
Do you always stay out late
D E A C#
Does she say you look a state
D E D B
I can get by I can get by
[Refrão] C# Ab B
Cos it's better than getting chucked out
C# Ab B
Cos it's better than being alone
C# Ab B
Cos it's better than growing up fed up
verse 2
A C#
Does she tell you not to swear
D E A C#
How to comb your hair
D E D
I can get by
B
I can get by
A C#
Is your sister on the pill
D E A C#
How does your mum feel
D E D
I can get by
B
I can get by
[Refrão] C# Ab B
Cos it's better than getting chucked out
C# Ab B
Cos it's better than being alone
C# Ab B
Cos it's better than growing up fed up
Interlude
A C# D E A C# D E
D B
[Refrão] C# Ab B
Cos it's better than getting chucked out
C# Ab B
Cos it's better than being alone
C# Ab B
Cos it's better than growing up fed up
Bridge
F# G E F#
G E B
verse 3
A C#
Does your brother wear your clothes
D E A C#
Is he always up your nose
D E D
I can get by
B
I can get by
Outro
C# Ab B
Cos it's better than getting chucked out
C# Ab B
Cos it's better than being alone
C# Ab B
Cos it's better than growing up fed up
C# Ab E
How to play Family Life
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.