Hard To Explain
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HARD TO EXPLAIN
( The Strokes )
Introdução: G Em Am7 Am7 D D D D
C C Am Am G G G G
G Em Am7 Am7 Am7/G
Was an honest man
Am7/G D D
They asked me for the phone
D D
They tried to take control
C C
Oh, I don't see it that way
Am Am G G G G
I don't see it that way
G Em Am7 Am7 Am7/G
Oh, we shared some ideas
Am7/G D D
All obsessed with fame
D D
Says we're all the same
C C
Oh, I don't see it that way
Am Am Am Am
I don't see it that way
G G Em Em
Friends can care alike now
Bm Bm Am Am
I'm not like that
G G Em Em
Trying to remind her
Bm Bm Am Am
When we go back
G G
I miss the last bus, I take the next train
Bm Am
I try but you see it's hard to explain
G G
I say the right thing but act the wrong way
Bm Am
I like it right here but I cannot stay
G G
I watch the TV, forget what I'm told
Bm Am
Well, I am too young, and they are too old
G G
The joke is on you, this place is a zoo
Bm INTROD.
Your ride is through
G Em Am7 Am7 Am7/G
As if she can't decide
Am7/G D D
I shake my head to say
D D
Everything's just great
C C
Oh, I just can't remember
Am Am Am Am
I just can't remember
G G Em Em
Friends can care alike now
Bm Bm Am Am
She says, I'm not like that
G G Em Em
Trying to remind her
Bm Bm Am Am
When we go back
G G
I say the right things but act the wrong way
Bm Am
I like it right here but I cannot stay
G G
I watch the TV, forget what I'm told
Bm Am
Well, I am too young, and they are too old
G G
Oh, man, can't you see I'm ever so keen
Bm Am
Pretend to be nice but I can be mean
G G
I miss the last bus, you take the next train
Bm Am
I try but you see it's hard to explain
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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.