In Therapy
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Intro
| C | C |
[Verso 1]
C Em
Saw the 1975, they were great, Matty sang alright,
Am G F
but I was scared that you’d like him more than me.
C Em
It’s pathetic and it’s insecure but I guess that’s what I’m in therapy for,
Am G F
you say you love me but I think you love him more.
[Verso 2]
C Em
I’m a jealous little piece of shit and you’re so perfect but kind of a bitch,
Am G F
no wonder we’ve been struggling to get along.
C Em
I get scared that you love me till I’m rich, you get scared that I’ll leave you when I’m big,
Am G F
we both say we’re right till we know we’re wrong.
C Em
That’s why I’m in therapy, I think things that I shouldn’t be
Am G F
like you love your ex more than you love me but you’re scared to be alone.
D Em
That’s why I say things I don’t mean and wish I knew less about your history
Am F F
'cause somebody else touching your body is hard for me to ignore.
C
Guess that’s what I’m in therapy for.
[Verso 3]
C Em
You look pretty when you’re insecure, seen once or twice, but I’d love to see it more,
Am G F
Your chest gets tight but you never know what you should say.
C Em
I look better when I’m singing on a stage for two plus hours my brain just behaves,
Am G F
it thinks that I’m cool and all I ever break is a leg.
[Verso 4]
C Em
It doesn’t matter how I go about it, it doesn’t matter how I looked or sounded,
Am G F
it doesn’t matter what I said or what I wanted to.
C Em
'Cause I’m a jealous little piece of shit and you’re so perfect but kind of a bitch,
Am G F
no wonder we’ve been struggling to get along.
C Em
That’s why I’m in therapy, I think things that I shouldn’t be
Am G F
like you love your ex more than you love me but you’re scared to be alone.
D Em
That’s why I say things I don’t mean and wish I knew less about your history
Am F F
'cause somebody else touching your body is hard for me to ignore.
C C
Guess that’s what I’m in therapy for.
Interlude
| C | Em | Am G | F |
| C | Em | Am G | F |
Ending
C Em
That’s why, that’s why, that’s, that’s, that’s why,
Am G F
that’s why, that’s why, that’s, that’s, that’s why.
C Em
That’s why, that’s why, that’s, that’s, that’s why,
Am G F
that’s why, that’s why, that’s, that’s, that’s why.
How to play In Therapy
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 C. 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.