Homecoming King
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N.C
Please do not forget to stop by the front office
N.C
And cast your vote for this year's homecoming king
F C Dm Bb x2
[Verse 1]
F C
I see you in school
F
I've never been the cool one
Bb
Always been the rude one
F
Blending in
F C
I'm just trying to find out
F
Why I want you right now
Bb F
But I can't seem to fit it in
F C
All my life I've been evading
F Bb F
The only girl who understands what I've been saying
F C
Now I know it's time I got to face it
F Bb A
Now you're standing here and I'm not gonna waste it
[Chorus]
F C Dm
I've been waiting for you so long I'm jaded
Bb F
I'm sick and tired of being pushed around I'm faded
F C Dm
I want something real but all you want are dimond rings
Bb F
I don't wanna be your stupid homecoming king
F C Dm Bb x2
[Verse 2]
F C
I heard all your friends they think I'm worthless
F Bb F
I saw what they etched in underneath my desk
F C
Something about how I'm a reject
F Bb
And how I'll need more than a reset
F C
What's it gonna take for you to say it
F Bb
I'm getting sick of being pushed down on the pavement
F C
I just wanna make you feel all right
F Bb A
But you're starting to take up all my time (really I'm sick of it)
[Chorus]
F C Dm
I've been waiting for you so long I'm jaded
Bb F
I'm sick and tired of being pushed around I'm faded
F C Dm
I want something real but all you want are dimond rings
Bb F
I don't wanna be your stupid homecoming king
[Bridge]
Bb C
I'm not gonna stay
Dm D C Bb
'Cause I just want to be true, but all you do is see through reality
Bb C Dm
Guess you'll never see what it's like to make it
D C Bb
Outside of the waves I guess you'll never see
C
Yeah
(Spoken)
F C
May I have your attention please
Bb
May I have your attention please
F
This year's homecoming has been cancalled due to noise complaints
C Bb
Please exit the facility using the doors to the left
F
The band will not be returning next year
C
I repeat, the band will not be returning next year
Bb
See you all monday
F C Dm Bb x2
[Chorus]
F C Dm
I've been waiting for you so long I'm jaded
Bb F
I'm sick and tired of being pushed around I'm faded
F C Dm
I want something real but all you want are dimond rings
Bb F
I don't wanna be your stupid homecoming king
[End]
F C Dm Bb x2
You (hold) X2
How to play Homecoming King
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.