I Like Mondays
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So I'm weak, or a fool
But I'm supposed to
E G
Be
E G
That's me
[Chorus]
D G
I rush the future, I cling to the past
D G
I'm terrified the present will not last
D G
I see the irony, I get the fact
A#
It's already gone
G
By the time that the thought
Has passed
E
I am working on it
G
Give me some grace
E
I like empty pages
G
I like Mondays
D
[Verse 3]
D
I like order, I like answers
G
Wrapped in ribbon and twine
I grab hold of unknown outcomes
Bm7
'Til my knuckles are white
I am trying to be kinder
G
To this body of mine
'Cause it keeps me alive
Like it's supposed to
[Chorus]
D G
I rush the future, I cling to the past
D G
I'm terrified the present will not last
D G
I see the irony, I get the fact
A# A#maj7
It's already gone
G
By the time that the thought
Has passed
E
I am working on it
G
Give me some grace
E
I like empty pages
G
I like Mondays
[Bridge]
Bm7 A F# G
Bm7
I would eat the solar system
A
All in one bite
G
If it could give me clarity
If it would let me freeze time
Bm7
I'm trying to surrender
A
But I'm hard-wired for fight
G
Give me some grace
E
I like empty pages
G
I like
[Outro]
D
I like New Year's, I like Mondays
G
I like firsts of the month
Notebook paper, wet cement
Bm7
The moment's never been touched
I like knowing that there's something
G
That I haven't messed up
'Cause I will, and I do
And I'm supposed to
How to play I Like Mondays
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 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.