Nerdy (ver. 2)
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G C
It's always been up to your friends
G C
They'll make your mind up for you
G C
The popularity's gone to your head
G C Em
But still I don't ignore you
D
You ran for school election
G
You even got my vote
D
And did you know?
Em D
My favourite pastime's poetry
G
And yesterday I wrote
[Refrão]G
Just because I'm nerdy
D
And my friends are thirty
C Em
It doesn't mean that I swing that way
G
If you've got complications
D
And a reputation
C Em
Wouldn't wanna get in your way
G
Oh anyway
G C
This morning you walked past my door
G
Just like a daydream
C
But much more
G C
I followed you round to the store
G
And I was shell-shocked
C Em
When I saw
D
You and your friends were smoking
G
It always makes me choke
D
And did you know?
Em S
I'd do anything to have you
G
But I wouldn't take a toke
Hey
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Anyway, anyway yeah
G C
You said my words were Beautiful
Em D
They almost made you cry
G C
The markings on the wall were jaded
D
I wonder why?
G
Just because you're nerdy
D
And your friends are thirty
C Em
Doesn't mean she won't swing your way
G
If she's got complications
D
And a reputation
C Em
Go ahead and stand in her way
G
Just because you're nerdy
D
And your friends are thirty
C Em
Doesn't mean she won't swing your way
G
If she's got complications
D
And a reputation
C Em
Go ahead and stand in her way
G
But anyway
G
Anyway
G
Anyway
How to play Nerdy (ver. 2)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.