It Aint Easy Being Me
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Key G
[Intro]
G G G D D D A
G G G D C C C C
[Verse 1]
G Em D C
There oughta be a town somewhere named for how I feel
G Em D C
Yeah I could be the mayor down there and say welcome to Sorryville
G Em D C
Wouldn’t be on the map nowhere you might say that it don't exist
A C D
But if you make enough wrong turns it wouldn’t be hard to miss
[Verse 2]
G Em D C
There outa be a bridge somewhere they could dedicate to me
G Em D C
I'd probably show up at the ceremony with a can of gasoline
G Em D C
And walk over to the other side there I'd light a match
A
Sit and stare through the smoke and flames
C D
Wonderin' how I’m gonna get back
[Chorus]
C G
Why I do the things I do
Am7 G
Was I born this way or am I a self-made fool
C G
I shoot the lights and I curse the dark
Am7 G
I need your love and I break your heart
C G
And I know the words that will bring you back
Am7 G
But I don't say nothing as I watch you pack
C G A A7
I've had to work to be the jerk I've come to be
C D G
It ain't easy being me
[Solo]
G G Em D C
G G Em D C
C C C
[Verse 2]
G Em D C
There oughta be a side show act for freaks like me
G Em D C
I could be the star of the show with my name on the marquee
G Em D C
In a room with a big red button that says danger do not touch
A C D
Twice a day I’d mash it down and you can watch me self destruct
[Chorus]
C G
Why I do the things I do
Am7 G
Was I born this way or am I a self-made fool
C G
I shoot the lights and I curse the dark
Am7 G
I need your love and I break your heart
C G
And I know the words that will bring you back
Am7 G
But I don't say nothing as I watch you pack
C G A A7
I've had to work to be the jerk I've come to be
C D G
It ain't easy being me
[Solo]
G G Em D
C D G
It ain't easy being me
G G Em D
C D G
It ain't easy being me
G G Em D C D
G G Em D C
How to play It Aint Easy Being Me
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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.