Inside Outside
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Intro: A C G D
A C
Inside outside all around
G
we hide in plain sight
D B
head down
Verse #1
Em Bm
I thought I would die
D A
in a blaze of electric sparks on stage
Em Bm
or I maybe would crash
D A
in a muscle car next to a movie star
Em
My funeral would be
Bm
all over the TV
A G
and Elton John would sing a song for me .....
Chorus :
A C
But oh no , I'm not a shining star
G
I don't know who you are
D
I'm just that girl who's dying
A C
And Oh , I'm just a nobody
G
can anyone hear me
D B
I'm just that girl who's dying ...
Verse #2
Em Bm
Inside , I can pretend
D A
that I am adored by millions of friends
Em
and if I disappeared
Bm
they'd gather every year
A D
they'd light their candles and dry their tears ....
Chorus :
A C
But oh no , I'm not a shining star
G
I don't know who you are
D
I'm just that girl who's dying
A C
And Oh , I'm just a nobody
G
can anyone hear me
D B
I'm just that girl who's dying ...
C Am
Oh no oh oh oh oh oh
Em G
I can't go out unloved and unknown
C D
Oh oh oh
Em G
sloppy and crazy , somebody save me
C C
open your eyes .
(Instrumental)
A C
Inside outside all around
G
we hide in plain sight
D B
head down
But oh no , I'm not a shining star
I don't know who you are
I'm just that girl who's dying
And Oh , I'm just a nobody
can anyone hear me
I'm just that girl who's dying ...
(transcription Nonofr01-2014)
How to play Inside Outside
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 A. 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.