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G D Em D C
Golden blunders come in pairs, they're very unaware
G Am Am/F
What they know is what they've seen
G D Em D C
Education wasn't fun, but now that school is done
G Am D
Higher learning's just begun
C G D G
You're gonna watch what you say for a long time
C G D G
You're gonna suffer the guilt forever
C G D G
You're gonna get in the way at the wrong time
C G D G
You're gonna mess up things you thought you would never
G D Em D C
Disappointment breeds contempt, it make you feel inept
G Am Am/F
Never thought you'd feel alone (at home)
G D Em D C
His and hers forever more, throw your freedom out of the door
G Am D
Before you find out what it's for
C G D G
You're gonna watch what you say for a long time (boy)
C G D G
You're gonna suffer the guilt forever
C G D G
You're gonna get in the way at the wrong time (girl)
C G D G
You're gonna mess up things you thought you would never
E/G# A (x ~5) {repeat over next vocal section}
Four weeks seemed like a long time then - but nine months is longer now
G F# F E
But even if you never speak again - you've already made the wedding vow
C G D G
You're gonna watch what you say for a long time (boy)
C G D G
You're gonna suffer the guilt forever
C G D G
You're gonna get in the way at the wrong time (girl)
C G D G
You're gonna mess up things you thought you would never
G D Em [stop] D C
Honeymoons will never start, bonds will blow apart
G Am Am/F
Just as fast as they were made
G D Em D C
Men and women please beware: don't pretend you care
G Am D
Nothing lasts when nothing's there
C G D G
You're gonna watch what you say for a long time (boy)
C G D G
You're gonna suffer the guilt forever
C G D G
You're gonna get in the way at the wrong time (girl)
C G D G
You're gonna mess up things you thought you would never
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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 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.