Lazy Bones
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Am
Maybe it's the make-up or a part of my design
Em
Maybe you could put it down to changing of the times
Am
I couldn't begin to tell you all the reasons to why
Em
But everybody seems to get a high from bringing me down
F Am
I know I'm only taking my time
F Am G F
I try to explain but it's not that easy 'no'
F Am
If I'm wrong and maybe you're right
F Am G F E
But I can't do nothing with a ten tonne weight on my mind...
Am
Some will catch a break and make a million over night
Em
Some will put their faith upon a man in the sky
Am
I wouldn't begin to tell them all a wrong from right
Em
So why does everybody get a high from bringing me down
F Am
I know I'm only taking my time
F Am G F
I try to explain but it's not that easy 'no'
F Am
If I'm wrong and maybe you're right
F Am G F E
But I can't do nothing with a ten tonne weight on my mind...
Am F E Am
(Oh) I don't want to live my life...
Am F E Am
"Never Gonna Get Your Act together Mr Lazy Bones"
Am F E F E
(Oh) ...being just another part of the scenery
F E Am
Working my days away
Solo:
Am
G
F
E
F Am
Maybe I'm wrong and in a ??? ??? you're right
F Am G F E
But I can't do nothing with a ten tonne weight on my mind...
Am F E Am
(Oh) I don't want to live my life...
Am F E Am
"Never Gonna Get Your Act together Mr Lazy Bones"
Am F E F E
(Oh) ...being just another part of the scenery
F E Am
Working my days away
How to play Lazy Bones
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.