G - 355433 F# - 244322 Bm - 224432
View chords used in this chart
A - 577655 G# - 466544 C#m - 446654
B - 799877 A# - 688766 D#m -668876
G F#
You told so many lies
Bm G
your tongue is black with fireflies
F# Bm
but you spit them out and pretend you're sneezing
G F#
And every word is such a joke
Bm G
with so many pasts you'd be ninety years old
F# Bm
Don't you wonder why the room keeps on leaving
G F# Bm G
Hey, Hey - what's that I heard you say
F# Bm
Don't think that I would never need it
G F# Bm G
Hey, Hey - what's that I heard you say
F# Bm
Don't think that I would ever believe it
G F#
It's just a thought and nothing more
Bm G
that all your thoughts and moves are taught
F# Bm
and memorized each night before your sleeping
G F#
And every word is such a joke
Bm G
strung from neon masts flying flags of hope
F# Bm
will win you friends and give your life some meaning
A G# C#m A
Hey, Hey - what's that I heard you say
G# C#m
Don't think that I would never need it
A G# C#m A
Hey, Hey - what's that I heard you say
G# C#m
Don't think that I would ever believe it
A G#
You told so many lies
C#m A
your tongue is stained with alabis
G# C#m
you've been around the world and found it pleasing
A G#
And every word is such a joke
C#m A
with so many pasts you'd be a hundred years old
G# C#m
Don't you wonder why the room keeps on leaving
B A# D#m B
Hey, Hey - what's that I heard you say
A# D#m
Don't think that I would never need it
B A# D#m B
Hey, Hey - what's that I heard you say
A# D#m
Don't think that I would ever believe it
How to play G - 355433 F# - 244322 Bm - 224432
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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.