Mean Streaks
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
Dm
[Verse 1]
Dm G
You stand like a man who is full of himself
Bb A
Parading around but he creates the tension
Dm G
Showing your wealth and spending in stealth
Bb A
Then Lining your pockets d’ya forget mention
[Chorus]
F G
Your Mean streak, you should know better
Bb A
Do you think you’d change if I wrote you a letter?
F G
Mean streak do you think it goes unnoticed?
Bb A
Taking every penny from the people closest!
[Verse 2]
Dm G
He was going to get the round in but he forgot his cash
Bb A
Don’t waste your breath, I’ve heard it all before!
Dm G
A pint or two then he’ll have to dash
Bb A
Another bit of ‘history’ for the repeating drawer!
[Chorus]
F G
Mean streak, you should know better
Bb A
Do you think you’d change if I wrote you a letter?
F G
Mean streak do you think it goes unnoticed?
Bb A
Taking every penny from the people closest!
[Verse 3]
Dm G
Whose round is it anyway he’s not to be seen
Bb A
Vanished from sight when the bill is presented
Dm G
Bobbing and weaving the payment machines
Bb A
So many lines and a ego dented!
[Chorus]
F G
Mean streak, you should know better
Bb A
Do you think you’d change if I wrote you a letter?
F G
Mean streak do you think it goes unnoticed?
Bb A
Taking every penny from the people closest!
[Solo]
Dm G Bb A
Dm G Bb A
F G Bb A
F G Bb A
[Bridge]
Dm F
I’m out of favour I don’t fall for your tricks
Dm F
Been stung so many times, it makes me feel sick!
Dm F
I feel like a pelican, got a massive bill
Dm F
Your mean streak makes me feel very very ill
Dm F
Drop a penny on the floor it will it fall like lead
Dm F
Or probably drop and hit you on the back of your head!
Dm F
Arriving empty handed take what you can
Dm
I couldn’t stoop that low, I’m not that sort of man
[Chorus]
F G
Mean streak, you should know better
Bb A
Do you think you’d change if I wrote you a letter?
F G
Mean streak do you think it goes unnoticed?
Bb A
Taking every penny from the people closest!
[Outro]
G Dm
Mean Streaks
How to play Mean Streaks
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.