Me And The Theif
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C Am
Well it started out like any other day
F
He said meet me with the car I said okay
G
When I got there and pulled him off his face
C
I didn't know what to say
Am
He said what had happened her was not his fault
F
And the kid responsible had not been caught
G
Just then someone round the corner called the cops
He got in and we took off
F G
But something bout your story never seemed to quite add up
Am C
And the more times that I hear it makes me wanna give you up
Dm Am
Because you're reckless and you're hurting everybody that you love
G
You know you are, you know you are
C Am F C
Are you getting the attention we both agreed you know you need
G C Am F C G F C G C
So don't get angry don't stomp your feet when all your friends call you a thief
Am
I told him he should get it off his chest
F
And everything would be ok if he confessed
G
And I wouldn't be the one to fix this mess
C
That's when he put his hands around my neck
Am
Well I remember what was on the radio
F
And that everything was moving soft and slow
G
And the color disappearing from the road
My heart gave up and I let go
F G
But something bout your story never really added up
Am C
And I think you probably know that I could never give you up
Dm Am G
And I know you didn't mean it and I know that you're above the things you do
And the things you've done
C G C
C Am F C
Are you getting the attention we both agreed you know you need
G C Am F C
So don't get angry don't stomp your feet when all your friends call you a thief
A C
Call you a thief
G C Am F C
But are you getting the attention we both agreed you know you need
G C Am F C
So don't get angry don't get upset when what's coming to you you finally get
A C G F C G C
You finally get
How to play Me And The Theif
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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.