Joke
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C A
Gather 'round let's watch this clown go down
F G
What a graceful fall
F F G
Flat on your face you feel so small
C
You're a joke (joke!)
F Fm C
Everyone is laughing at you
C F Fm C
(you're a joke!) Everything you say and you do
C F Fm C
(you're a joke!) Everyone is laughing at you
C A
Can't deny you cry for humble pie
F G
Such a hopeless mess
F F G
Your crushing failure's a big success
C
You're a joke (joke!)
F Fm C
Everyone is laughing at you
C F Fm C
(you're a joke!) Just can see to win so you lose
C F Fm C
(you're a joke!) Everyone is laughing at you
C Am
Oh it makes me so happy to see you
C Am
Drowning in your misery
C F Fm
But I am you so you'll agree The irony The joke's on me
C Am C
yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
A F G
oh Suppose it may be cruel
F F G
To ridicule a brilliant fool like you
Stop for two seconds and restart
C
Joke (joke!)
F Fm C
Everyone is laughing at you
C F Fm C
(you're a joke!) Don't know how you stand to be you
C F Fm C
(you're a joke!) Everyone is laughing at you
How to play Joke
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.