Little Old Me
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[Intro ]Gm D
Gm D D7
Gm
Oh, by the way the way they came in
D
With neon shirts and spray-paint grins
Gm
But I don't mind the subtlety they lack
D
I care more about the envy they attract
Gm
And oh, oh oh oh oh oh
D
Oh oh oh oh
Gm
And they're lucky the old days are gone and done
D
Because in those days bastards were thrown in the mud
Gm Bb
I said something's gone wrong, but I cannot see
F C
They're lucky they're just dealing with little old me
Gm
Because something's gone wrong
Bb
Just listen to see
F
Their folded arms embrace the cold
C
But that's just little old me
( Gm D )
Gm
Oh, by the way they stare at the band
D
You can see their applause were kept in their cans
Gm
I know our temple isn't much to behold
D
But take off your shoes in this holiest of holes
Gm
And oh, oh oh oh oh oh
D
Oh oh oh oh
Gm
And they're lucky the old days are gone and done
D
Because in those days bastards were thrown in the mud
Gm Bb
I said something's gone wrong, but I cannot see
F C
They're lucky they're just dealing with little old me
Gm
Because something's gone wrong
Bb
Just listen to see
F
Their folded arms embrace the cold
C
But that's just little old me (c'mon)
( Gm C Gm C )
Gm
There's nothing I've been looking for
C
There's nothing I've seen I haven't seen before
Gm
There's nothing I've been living for
C
There's nothing I've done I couldn't do for more
Gm
There's nothing I've been looking for
C
There's nothing I've seen I haven't seen before
Gm
There's nothing I've been living for
C D
There's nothing I've done I couldn't do for more
( Gm D )
Gm Bb
Something's gone wrong, but I cannot see
F C
They're lucky they're just dealing with little old me
Gm
Because something's gone wrong
Bb
Just listen to see
F
Their folded arms embrace the cold
C
But that's just little old me
Gm Bb
Because something's gone wrong, but I cannot see
F C
They're lucky they're just dealing with little old me
Gm
Because something's gone wrong
Bb
Just listen to see
F
Their folded arms embrace the cold
C
But that's just little old me
Final Gm
How to play Little Old Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.