I Am Shit
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Intro: F# A E D x2
F# A
Language is scary when over-analysed,
E D
Every word that I say seems far too contrived.
F# A
What are your intentions? I’m ashamed by mine.
E D
When I'm thinking too much I realise I'm unkind.
F# A
Pretend that I’m nicer than I’ll ever be,
E D
I'm selfish and deluded, enjoy my hypocrisy.
F# A
Complain that I’m bored, when being bored is a privilege.
E D
Act like I’m suffering, there’s no suffering in this.
Intro 1/2
F# A
First world problems, they breed in my head.
E D
Ethical contradictions between my actions and what I’ve said.
F# A
I should just shut my mouth as evidence piles against me,
E D
that I’m so much worse than I think, exposed as a phoney.
F# A
I am shit, I am shit
E D
nurr-nurr nurr-nurr fucking dick.
F# A
I am shit, I am shit
E D D
nurr-nurr nurr-nurr nurr-nurr
How to play I Am Shit
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 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.