I'm Going Nowhere
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E C#m A
I hear that wishin gets me nowhere
E C#m A
I know I shouldn't want to be there
E C#m A
Life's been slow, too much free time
E C#m A
Left at home, I've come to die
E G# C#m A
I don't mind dyin young
E G# C#m A
I made my mind up when I was drunk
E G# C#m A
And I don't mind dyin young
E G# C#m A
I'm no better than my friends and my friends are dumb
E E C#m A
E E C#m A
E C#m A
Waking up and I'm not sober
E C#m A
I never should have called you over
E C#m A
I hear my girlfriend says I'm lazy
E C#m A
I couldn't see, the room was too hazy
E G# C#m A
I don't mind dyin young
E G# C#m A
I get it up even though I'm not hung
E G# C#m A
And I don't mind dyin young
E G# C#m A
Fake ID til I'm 21
E G# C#m A
I don't mind dyin young
E G# C#m A
I made my mind up when I was drunk
E G# C#m A
And I don't mind dyin young
E G# C#m A
I'm no better than my friends and my friends are dumb
End on E
How to play I'm Going Nowhere
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.