Impostor Syndrome
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G Em C D
Unfortunately I am
G Em C D D#m
My own dog, my own fur companion
Em A
My own old lady on a forum
C D
Who types in glittery decorum
G Em C D
Unfortunately I take
G Em C D D#m
Myself out walking every day
Em A
I hand my legs to the feet and
C D
I give my head to the leash
[Refrão]
Am D
Every other day Im wondering
G E7
Whats a human being gotta be like
Am D
Whats a way to just be competent
G E7
These sweet instincts ruin my life
Am D
Every other day Im wondering
G E7
Was it a mistake to try and define
Am D
What Im certains mad incompetence
G E7
These sweet instincts ruin my life
[Verso 1]
G Em C D
I can't smell well, or tell the time
G Em C D
Not K through 8, nor K - 9
Em A
(For human, grossly underqualified
C D
For canine, grossly overqualified)
G Em C D
I dont blend in at Pet-Smart
G Em C D
That truth remains for the Walmart
Em A
'Cause in either case they say to me
C D
"What the fuck is lost in aisle 3?"
[Refrão]
Am D
Every other day Im wondering
G E7
Whats a human being gotta be like
Am D
Whats a way to just be competent
G E7
These sweet instincts ruin my life
Am D
Every other day Im wondering
G E7
Was it a mistake to try and define
Am D
What Im certains mad incompetence
G E7
These sweet instincts ruin my life
How to play Impostor Syndrome
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.