I Know What Is Like
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Dm Em Dm
I know what it's like
Em Dm Em Dm Em
To be left out when all your friends try the new hip suicide thing
Dm Em Dm Em
And I know what it's like
Dm Em Dm Em
When your wanksock's found and worn by another guy
A# Am
I know what it's like
D7 Gm C7 F
And I know it's a crime too
A# Am
But what makes me try again
D7 Gm C7 F
Is to bear the thought of you
Gm C7 F
You
Dm Em Dm
I know what it's like
Em Dm Em Dm Em
To feel like there is somebody watching you
Dm Em Dm Em
And I know what it's like
Dm Em Dm Em
To turn around and see that they were indeed watching you
A# Am
I know what that's like
D7 Gm C7 F
And you know that's what I'm marred by
A# Am
Memories of old times
D7 Gm C7 F
Made me who I'll never be
Gm C7 F
Me
Dm Em Dm
I do know what it's like
Em Dm Em Dm Em
To be picked last in soccer practice and in shithole prostibules
Dm Em Dm Em
And I know what it's like
Dm Em Dm Em
To have to trade a girlfriend for a muse
( Dm Em )
( Dm Em )
( Dm Em )
( Dm Em )
A# Am
And I've been known to say
D7 Gm C7 F
The world is a dance of chairs
A# Am
Suiciniv is my name
D7 Gm C7 F
Guess I nearly had you there
Gm C7 F
Yeah
How to play I Know What Is Like
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.