Grammar Nazi
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Intro: D A G A (4X)
verse 1
D A G A D A G A
See I like a boy cute and nice and tall
D A G
But there's one problem (Guess what?)
A D A G A
He couldn't spell right at all
D A G
And I know that's not the end all be-all
A D A G
But it really kinda blows
A D A G
Poor guy doesn't even like books (I know!)
A D A G A
And sometimes, it shows
Pre-Chorus
Bm G
My momma told me it's unwise
D A
To like a boy who is just nice
Bm G
Who couldn't put apostrophe s's
D A
On his possessives
G A
And don't look at me when I look at you
G
Whenever you say "stuffs"? (Stuffs!)
A
Cause that's my cue (RETCH!)
[Refrão]
D A G A
I'm not a nazi
D A G A
I just care about good grammar
D A G
Hey paparazzi (okay)
A D A
I just said that ?cause it rhymed
G A
But don't you dare commit a grammar crime on me
D A G A
verse 2
D A G A D A G A
You type "lose" with one o if you're losing your mind
D A G
And two Os for describing
A D A G A
Bowel movements of any kind
D A
You see "your"? and "you're"
G A D A G A
They're two, two different things, baby
D A
It's YOUR problem YOU'RE confused
G A D A G A
But I'mma help you out with the words you use, yeah
Pre-Chorus
Bm G
My momma told me it's unwise
D A
To like a boy who is just nice
Bm G
Who couldn't put apostrophe s's
D A
On his possessives
G A
And don't look at me when I look at you
G
Whenever you say "stuffs"? (Stuffs!)
A
Cause that's my cue (RETCH!)
[Refrão]
D A G A
I'm not a nazi
D A G A
I just care about good grammar
D A G
Hey paparazzi (okay)
A D A
I just said that ?cause it rhymed
G A
But don't you dare commit a grammar crime on me
D A G A
Bridge
D A
I suggest you brush up on your subject-verb agreement
G A
If we keep this up, it's gonna be a commitment
D A
You never say "Dogs barks"? you just say "bark"
G A
Pay a bit of attention we're gonna take it to the park
D A
Double negatives and all its relatives
G A
Don't sound no good if it ain't in a rap song
D
I'm gonna break it down to you
A G
I hate it when you say 'furnitures'?
A
When you mean 'pieces of furniture'?
D A
Let the plural be pluralized
G A
The English language doesn't deserve to be compromised
D A G
It's TO to direct, TOO for 'too much'?, TWO is a number
A
Learn it, else I'll be holding a grudge
D
THERE'S two baby cubs
A
And THEIR momma lion
G A
And THEY'RE together it's as clear as day
D A G
If you're debating 'if I was'? versus 'If I were'?, I say
Who would you believe more?
A
Bieber or Beyonce
[Refrão]
D A G A
I'm not a nazi
D A G A
I just care about good grammar
D A G
Hey paparazzi (okay)
A D A
I just said that ?cause it rhymed
G A
But don't you dare commit a grammar crime on me
D A G A
I'm not a nazi
D A G A
I just care about good grammar
D A G
Hey paparazzi (okay)
A D A
I just said that ?cause it rhymed
G A
But don't you dare commit a grammar crime on me
How to play Grammar Nazi
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.