High Society
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
A
ll start tomorrow,
C#m
never today.
D B
Why do I always push responsibility away?
A C#m
Procrastination is my best friend.
D
I'd rather go to sleep,
B
put a mask on and pretend
[Verse 1]
A C#m
that the world around me is quite all right,
D B
and that it's okay to be a little uptight.
A C#m
And that the things I do don't make no difference,
D B
and that if I'm wasteful, there'll be no consequence.
E C# F#m
Cause this is my world, so I'm gonna look out for me.
A C#m
Because I got my own agenda so if I go and step on ya well that's
D B E D
just the way that it's gotta be. That's just business in this high society.
[Chorus]
A C#m D B
WHISTLE
[Verse 2]
A C#m
Well I know that I'm a little overweight,
D B
oh but my friends all tell me that I look great.
A C#m
Yeah and the car I drive isn't eco friendly,
D B
oh but that's all right, cause it's slick and trendy.
A C#m
Yeah and my company ain't exactly fair trade,
D B
oh but I don't care as long as I get paid.
A C#m
Cause the life I live is not too spiritual,
D B
but my wallet's fat yeah and my belly's full.
E C# F#m
Cause this is my world, so I'm gonna look out for me.
A C#m
Because I got my own agenda so if I'm gonna step on ya
D B
well that's just the way that it's gotta be.
E D
That's just how it goes in this high society.
[Bridge]
C#m B F#m
Money is my religion, I follow the holy scriptures
D
of the journal of Wall Street. Leather shoes on my feet,
C#m E
diamond rings on my hand, a California tan.
A C#m
I'm doing grand. I'm pulling in my 6 figures,
D B
I just bought my baby a new versace purse.
A C#m
Yeah and I'm driving a big bright yellow hummer.
D B
I got my platinum card, my perfectly landscaped yard.
E C# F#m D
Cause this is my world, I'd share if it were up to me.
A C#m
Yeah but every time I try to change well I think it's kinda strange
D B
there's always something preventing me,
E D
that's just business in this high society.
A C#m
So I say, I'll start tomorrow, never today.
D B
Why do I always push responsibility away.
A C#m
Procrastination is my best friend.
D B
I'd rather go to sleep, put a mask on and pretend,
A C#m
that I'll start tomorrow. Push it away.
D B
All this change is not gonna be too good for me today.
A C#m
Make an appointment, I'll pencil it in,
D B
I'll come up with some figures and deliver a proposal of a time I can begin.
[Outro]
A C#m Bm
A C#m Bm
A C#m Bm
How to play High Society
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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.