How Soon Is Now
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F#
I am the son and the heir
A B F#
Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar
I am the son and heir
A B
Of nothing in particular
D A
You shut your mouth, how can you say
C#m E F#
I go about things the wrong way ?
D A
I am Human and I need to be loved
C#m E F# F# F# A B
Just like everybody else does
F#
I am the son and the heir
A B F#
Of a shyness that is criminally vulgar
I am the son and heir
A B
Oh, of nothing in particular
D A
You shut your mouth
D A
You shut your mouth, how can you say
C#m E F#
I go about things the wrong way ?
D A
I am Human and I need to be loved
C#m E F# F# F# A B
Just like everybody else does
D A
There's a club if you'd like to go
C#m E F#
You could meet somebody who really loves you
D
So you go, and you stand on your own
A
And you leave on your own
C#m E
And you go home, and you cry
F# F# F# A B
And you want to die
D A
When you say it's gonna happen "now"
C#m E F#
Well, when exactly do you mean?
D A
See I've already waited too long
C#m E F#
And all my hope is gone
D A
You shut your mouth, how can you say
C#m E F#
I go about things the wrong way ?
D A
I am Human and I need to be loved
C#m E F# F# F# A B
Just like everybody else does
How to play How Soon Is Now
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.