Figure Me Out
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Intro: F C Bb (x2)
F
I'm a bit too pop for the punk kids,
C Bb C
but I'm too punk for the pop kids
F
I don't know just where I fit in
C Bb C
cause when I open my mouth I know nobody's listenin'
F
To the words of a prophet
C Bb C
who still can't turn a profit
F
Cause I don't fit in with the in crowd,
C Bb C
but I'm too Hollywood to go back to my hometown
Dm C Bb C
Cause they think that I'm famous, when I know I'm a fraud
Dm C Bb C
Who got too fucked up on the finer things, to remember who he forgot
Bb F
But I believe there's more to life than all my problems
(C) Bb F
maybe there's still hope for me to start again
(C) Bb C
Get my feet back on the ground
F C Dm
Pull my head out of the clouds
C Bb C
I think it's time for me to figure me out
Intermezzo
F C Bb (x2)
F C Bb C
Let's get back to the basics and take it back to the basement
F C Bb C
Where I heard Born To Run for the first time and I stared at my dad in amazement
F C Bb C
He said, "Son don't stop chasing great and keep pounding the pavement."
F C Bb C
So I'd much rather die tryin' to make something sacred than live as another YouTube sensation
Dm C Bb C
Cause I hate that they're famous for being something they're not
Dm C Bb C
While I'm too hung up on the things I don't have to appreciate what I've got
Bb F
But I believe there's more to life than all my problems
(C) Bb F
maybe there's still hope for me to start again
(C) Bb C
Get my feet back on the ground
F C Dm
Pull my head out of the clouds
C Bb C
I think it's time for me to figure me out
F C Bb F C Bb C
Oooooh, It's time for me to figure me out
F C Bb F C Bb
It's time for me to figure me out
Dm C Bb
So if you hear this song turn it up real loud
Dm C Bb
Cause it's time for me to figure me out
Dm C Bb
Alright, if you hear this song turn it up real loud
Dm C
Cause it's time for me to figure me out
Solo
F C Bb (x4)
Bb F
I believe there's more to life than all my problems
(C) Bb F
I just wanna fall in love before I'm dead
(C) Bb C
So I can make my parents proud
F C Dm
Hope my feet don't fail me now
C Bb C
Cause it's time for me to figure me out
How to play Figure Me Out
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.