Hand Me Downs
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Simplificar
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BbCapotraste:
3rd traste
Actual song is played in an open tuning, but this version is pretty close without
needing to re-tune your
guitar
Chords(with capo):
G Cmaj7 Em Dsus4
e|---x----x----x-----x----|
B|---0----0----0-----0----|
G|---0----0----0-----0----|
D|---0----2----5-----4----|
A|---x----3----7-----5----|
E|---3----x----0-----x----|
[Intro]
G Em Cmaj7 Cmaj7 Dsus4 Em Cmaj7 Cmaj7
[Verse 1]
G Em
I’m sorry I didn’t realise
Cmaj7
You thought the joke was old
Dsus4 Em
I guess the distance between us
Cmaj7
Is much greater than the dinner table
G Em Cmaj7
Everyone in this family is a comedian
Cmaj7
Halfway through their stand up routine
Dsus4 Em
I’m an audience member
Cmaj7
Waiting for my cue to join in
[Verse 2]
G Em
And tell me what to say to the guy
Cmaj7
Who texts me meaning well some nights
Dsus4 Em
Am I leading him on
Cmaj7
Think I’m just being nice
Cmaj7
You accuse me of being that sometimes
[Chorus]
Em Dsus4 Cmaj7
I’m afraid of love and not living my life
G Dsus4 Cmaj7
I’m a people pleaser pretending not to think twice
G Dsus4 Cmaj7
Maybe my need for you is a hand me down
Em Dsus4 Cmaj7
Maybe I’ll never know, never know now
[Instrumental]
Dsus4 Em Cmaj7 Cmaj7
[Verse 3]
G Em Cmaj7
I’m sorry I didn’t mean what I implied before
Dsus4 Em
You caught me red handed
Cmaj7
Taking makeup right out of your drawer
G Em Cmaj7
I just wanted to look like, look like you a little more
Dsus4 Em Cmaj7
Not that you'd believe that at all
[Chorus]
Em Dsus4 Cmaj7
I’m afraid of love and not living my life
G Dsus4 Cmaj7
I’m a people pleaser pretending not to think twice
G Dsus4 Cmaj7
Maybe my need for you is a hand me down
Em Dsus4 Cmaj7
Maybe I’ll never know, never know now
[Bridge]
G Cmaj7 Em Dsus4 Cmaj7
Don’t know who I am anymore, anymore
G Cmaj7 Em Dsus4 Cmaj7
I’m scared of the things that I’m dreaming for
G Cmaj7 Em Dsus4 Cmaj7
You say it’s called imposter syndrome
G Cmaj7 Em Dsus4 Cmaj7
Gotta shake it off before it rots you to the bone
[Ending]
Em Dsus4 Cmaj7
I sighed and begged you be honest
G Dsus4 Cmaj7
You said “well, what else are sisters for?”
G Dsus4 Cmaj7
As you smiled at me like I was stupid
Em Dsus4 Cmaj7
More than just hand me downs that’s for sure
How to play Hand Me Downs
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 E. 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.