Make The Bus - Janelle Monae

Make The Bus

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G Bm
The way you are now
A A7 A5 B5 C5 D5
You're never gonna make the bus, even though
Em
Everybody's so impressed
D Bb A
You've got "Do androids dream of electric sheep?" under your pillow
Em D G Cm B
Oh oh oh
A C D5
I saw you spit on London just like you were Peter Pan
 
G Bm
The way you are now
A A7 A5 B5 C5 D5
You're never gonna make it in my kitchen, still
Em
Everybody's so excited
D Bb A
Last I was here I was convinced I was your favorite warrior
Em D G Cm B
Oh oh oh
 
[Refrão]
G D Em
I've got a terrible fix-ation
C
Can't get it off my mind
Eb6 G Em
Don't want to really get to know it better
Cm A
Want to keep it in the realm of fantasy
 
G D
You wanted me just for a holiday
Em C
Or was it to pad your resume?
Eb6 G Em
What do you give me but unwanted breakthroughs
Cm A
Strange how certain details subvert everything
 
G D
I've got a terrible fixation
Em C
Can't get it off my mind
Eb6 G Em
Don't really want to know it better
Cm A
Want to keep it in the realm of fantasy
 
G Bm
O-M-G W-T-T
A A7 A5 B5 C5 D5
Aww girl we been through hell about it! Then I see our friends and
Em
Everybody's so excited
D Bb A
I'm standing over you eating juicy fruits till it gets in your eye
Em D G Cm B
Oh oh oh
 
[Refrão]
G D Em
I've got a terrible fix-ation
C
Can't get it off my mind
Eb6 G Em
Don't want to really get to know it better
Cm A
Want to keep it in the realm of fantasy
 
G D
I've got a terrible fixation
Em C
Can't get it off my mind
Eb6 G Em
Don't really want to know it better
Cm A
Want to keep it in the realm of fantasy

How to play Make The Bus

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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.

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