Mean Streak
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[Verso 1]
D
Wish I could stay mad
G
But you know I dont have that bone in my body
Em
Wish I could raise hell
G
But you know Im too scared of what people think of me
D
Wish I could write you off
G
But you know I wont let that be the end of our story
Bm7
Wish I was strong enough
G
To be okay with the fact youll never say sorry
[Pré-Refrão]
Em
They say be careful what you wish for
F#m
It might come to haunt you
G C
And god, I hope thats true
[Refrão]
C D
Wish I was your psycho ex
G
Put a hex on everything that you bought and left
C
Let it burn to a pile of ash
At your doorstep, while the neighbors call the cops
G
I'm revving the engine, flipping you off
D
Wish I could give two fucks what you think
G
And let that ring on my finger grind gears down the kitchen sink
C
But the fantasy
N.C
You know it gets too bleak
G
I never could hold onto a mean streak
D
[Verso 2]
D G
When I was a kid, thought a dream was a wish that your heart makes
Em G
Well now its the nightmare and wake of my greatest mistake
D G
Second-guessing every choice I made, like I couldve planned this
Bm G
Picking up every piece of myself that you took for granted
[Pré-Refrão]
Em
You said you didnt want to hurt me
F#m G
Thats just a lie, you should pay
C
But you wont know the price
[Refrão]
C D
Wish I was your psycho ex
G
Put a hex on everything that you bought and left
C
Let it burn to a pile of ash
At your doorstep, while the neighbors call the cops
G
I'm revving the engine, flipping you off
D
Wish I could give two fucks what you think
G
And let that ring on my finger grind gears down the kitchen sink
C
But the fantasy
N.C
You know it gets too bleak
G
I never could hold onto a mean streak
[Ponte]
Bm G
So dont take pity on me
D A
Id take revenge if I could
Bm
But, you know, hurting you
G
Wouldnt do no good
D A
Just hurt me more than it should
Outro
D
Now Im just the ex that helps you move out
G
Takes on the bills and quietly cleans house
C
While you move on and start brand new
G
And Im stuck on the fact I cant stay mad at you
G N.C
You know I never could hold onto a mean streak
How to play Mean Streak
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.