Grey Matter
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Intro: ( Bm D/F# ) x4 E G A ( Bm D/F# ) x4 E G A ( Bm D/F# ) x4
Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm
They say you're stupid, that you're too young to vote
Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm
They say you'll swallow anything, that they shove down your throat
Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm
They say that you can't think, that you haven't got a brain
Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm
That you're just there to listen, that you're just being trained
Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F#
There's something inside your head, there's something inside your head
Bm Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm E G A
There's something inside your head, there's something inside your head
Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm
They say you lost the ability to even think
Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm
That your tiny little brain, slipped down the kitchen sink
Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm
They say that you'll buy anything, that they turn your way
Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm
That you'll listen to everything, that they decide to play
Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F#
There's something inside your head, there's something inside your head
Bm Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm
There's something inside your head, there's something inside your head
Bm D Bm D Bm D Bm D
Grey matter, grey matter, ooh, grey matter, grey matter, ooh
Bm D Bm D Bm D Bm D E G A Bm D/F# Bm E G A Bm D/F# Bm
Grey matter, grey matter, ooh, grey matter, grey matter, ooh, ooh, ooh
Interlude: Bm
Am7 D C G D C G D C G D C G D C Bm D/F# Bm
I think you like it, like it, to be told what to do, ain't that true
Am7 D C G D C G D C G D C G D C Bm D/F# Bm
I think you're better, better, better off, stone cold dead, without your head
Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm
They say you're stupid, that you're too young to vote
Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm
They say you'll swallow anything, that they shove down your throat
F#m F#m
(If they say) Lie down (you'll do it, if they say) buy it now (you'll do it if they say)
F#m F#m
Turn around (you'll do it, if they say) hit the ground (you'll do it if they say)
F#m F#m
Bite the big weenie (you'll do it, if they say) wasn't that good? (you'll do it if they say)
F#m F#m
Bend over, baby (you'll do it, if they say) take it and like it
Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F#
There's something inside your head, there's something inside your head
Bm Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm Bm D/F# Bm
There's something inside your head, there's something inside your head
Bm D Bm D Bm D Bm D
Grey matter, grey matter, ooh, grey matter, grey matter, ooh
Bm D Bm D Bm D Bm D E G A Bm D/F# Bm E G A Bm D/F# Bm
Grey matter, grey matter, ooh, grey matter, grey matter, ooh, ooh, ooh
How to play Grey Matter
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 Bm. 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.