For Kicks
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Intro: C#m C#m A F# (6x)
C#m
It's all, but it ain't
C#m
It's all, but it ain't
A F#
So where do I start?
C#m
It's only so vain
C#m
So what did I gain?
A F#
I gave it my heart
C#m C#m
I told myself, if I had the wealth
A F# A
I could buy my way out of everything
E Eb
Why'd I have to be such trouble to please?
C#m A E
It wouldn't be me, oh if it was easy, if it was easy
Eb
Such trouble to please
C#m A
It wouldn't be easy, if it was me
E Eb C#m A
Why'd I have to go and break your heart for kicks?
E Eb C#m A
Why'd I have to go and break what can't be fixed?
C#m C#m A F#
C#m
It's all, but it ain't
C#m
It's all, but it ain't
A F#
So where do I start?
C#m
I want what I had
C#m
I want it so bad
A F#
I gave it my heart
C#m C#m
I told myself, if I had the wealth
A F# A
I could buy my way out of everything
E Eb
Why'd I have to be such trouble to please?
C#m A E
It wouldn't be me, oh if it was easy, if it was easy
Eb
Such trouble to please
C#m A
It wouldn't be easy, if it was me
E Eb C#m A
Why'd I have to go and break your heart for kicks?
E Eb C#m A
Why'd I have to go and break what can't be fixed?
C#m C#m A F# (4x)
C#m A
E Eb
Why'd I have to be such trouble to please?
C#m A E
It wouldn't be me, oh if it was easy, if it was easy
Eb
Such trouble to please
C#m A
It wouldn't be easy, if it was me
E Eb C#m A
Why'd I have to go and break your heart for kicks?
E Eb C#m A
Why'd I have to go and break what can't be fixed? (2x)
E Eb C#m A
Why'd I have to go and break your heart for kicks?
End on E
How to play For Kicks
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#m. 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.