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Am
You must be blind, you’re blind, you’re blind
Em
Or maybe I’m unkind, unkind, unkind
Am
You’re the rich boy from my town, my town, my town
Em
But that can’t win me round, me ‘round, me ‘round
 
Oh you and all your people
Am C Em G
You think I like you ‘cause you bought me a drink
Am C G D
But I’m just short of cash and able to wink
 
Chorus:
G Em
Excuse me Mr C
C
Who you tryna kid?
Am
I’ll take the drink, but if you think
G Em
You’re coming home with me
C
Who you tryna kid?
Am
Oh you’re so vain (I can’t believe it)
Am
When you’re under the lights, the lights, you’re alright
Em
But conversation’s dry, you’re dry, you’re dry
Am
Just trying to boast about your parents’ house in the south of France
 
And I’m laughing at the way you dance
Em
You’re gone, you’re gone, you’re gone
 
Oh you and all your people
Am C Em D
I’ve come to conclusion you’re quite fit
Am C G D
But I’m under no illusion you’re a dick
 
G Em
Excuse me Mr C
C
Who you tryna kid?
Am
I’ll take the drink, but if you think
G Em
You’re coming home with me
C
Who you tryna kid?
Am
Oh you’re so vain
 
Am Em
I, I never meant to hurt or make you cry
Am D
Your mum’s outside, she’s waiting for you in her new X5
 
I’m sure she’ll dry those eyes
 
G Em
Excuse me Mr C
C
Who you tryna kid?
Am
I’ll take the drink, but if you think
G Em
You’re coming home with me
C
Who you tryna kid?
Am
Oh you’re so vain
(2x)
 
Chorus
G Em
Excuse me Mr C (excuse me Mr C)
G Em
Excuse me Mr C (one more champagne please)
G Em
Excuse me Mr C (and a strawberry daiquiri)
G Em
Excuse me Mr C

How to play Mr C

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Am. 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.

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