Maybelline
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Capo 1
Em D
I see a picture perfect world
Em D
Seems like I can't escape it
Em D
Each turn the writing on the wall
Em D
Tells me to face the music
Em D
I can't compete although I try
Em D
Too far below the surface
Em D
Bright lights are never what they seem
Em D
You've got to see in person
Em D
I don't know what they see when they look at me
Bm or Em D
I don't care but they all see it differently
Em D
I don't know what they see when they look at me
Bm or Em D
But I can hear them say
[Refrão]
Em D
Go vogue for your life like you must be seen
Em D
Pose like the pictures in the magazine
Em D
Yeah, beauty is pain but the pleasure's free
Em D
Born to be loved like a Maybelline
Em D
Look what the Photoshop made up
Em D
Now shop the photo's make up
Em D
We learn at such an early age
Em D
Admire but don't be jealous
Em D
I don't know what they see when they look at me
Bm or Em D
I don't care but they all see it differently
Em D
I don't know what they see when they look at me
Bm or Em D
But I can hear them say
Chorus x2
Em D
I saw a pretty girl by the side of the road
Em D
Thumb up in the air and a winter coat
Em D
I knew that she was carrying a heavy load
Em D
I thought that I could get her where she wanted to go
Em D
She looked so good with a dangerous style and
Em D
I liked the way she talked with a magical smile
Em D
She said, "I could be a star if the planets align"
Em D
So I took her on a ride to deliver the shine
Em D
I don't know what they see when they look at me
Bm or Em D
I don't care but they all see it differently
Em D
I don't know what they see when they look at me
Bm or Em A or D
But I can hear them say
Chorus x2
How to play Maybelline
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 Em. 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.