Mixed Messages
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: EmCapotraste: Sem capotraste
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[Intro]
Em Am7 Em
[Chorus]
Am7 Em
Mixed messages from every direction
Am7 Em
Missed signals, can't make a connection
[Verse 1]
Bm7 Em
Who should I be? Where do I fit?
Bm7 Em
How should I dress? How should I text?
Bm7 Em
Who should I please? How should I act?
A G
When should I rest? When should I be wild?
A G
When should I scream it out? What should I believe in?
A7 C
What can I say without being cancelled?
[Chorus]
Am7 Em
Mixed messages from every direction
Am7 Em
Missed signals, can't make a connection
[Verse 2]
Bm7 Em
Am I too aggressive? Am I a doormat?
Bm7 Em
Am I too suggestive? Too skinny or too fat?
Bm7 Em
too much, not enough. Too weak or too strong?
A G
It just feels so rough to be star shaped
A G
In a circular hole. Their opinions so loud
A7 C
I'm trying to get out of this invisible cloud.
[Chorus]
Am7 Em
Mixed messages from every direction
Am7 Em
Missed signals, can't make a connection
[Verse 3]
Bm7 Em
Give me the confidence to trust my own thoughts
Bm7 Em
To listen to myself and not follow the hordes
Bm7 Em
Hive minds and bigots and emotional terrorists
A G
Make it all go away! Give me a sunny day!
A G
In a town by the ocean. My dear cat and sweet chats
A7 C
Talking about fanciful notions
[Chorus]
Am7 Em
Mixed messages from every direction
Am7 Em
Missed signals, can't make a connection
How to play Mixed Messages
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 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.