Nerve
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[Verso 1]
D A Bm
They're gonna fire you in the morning
G D
If you don't get right
A D
All our souvenirs of glory
A Bm
In a big blue pile
G
Why don't you finish what you started?
Bm
Let your new friends stay
A G
For the night or for forever
E D Bm G A D Bm G A
And you see if I care
[Verso 2]
D A Bm
Creatures glide along the pavement
G D
Into restaurants and bars
A D
Traders slink into the warehouse
A Bm
To go and get the jerk in charge
G
Feather bedding for the centrefold
Bm
From up there our lawn
A D Bm G Bm
Is a little piece of paper
A D G
What did you just call me?
A D
Where'd you get the nerve?
A G
I'm sorry
A D D Bm G A D Bm G A
I guess I'll never learn
D Bm
These kinds of things
G A
They happen all the time
D Bm G A
There's no use in taking it down
D Bm G A
There's a lifetime yawning out ahead
C Bm
Come home and show me who you really are
D Bm G A D Bm G
A D G
What did you just call me?
A D
Where'd you get the nerve?
A G
I'm sorry
A D D Bm
I guess I'll never learn
G A D Bm
Where'd you get the nerve?
G A
Guess I'll never learn
D Bm G A
D Bm G A
D Bm G A
D Bm C G
D Bm G A
D Bm C G D
How to play Nerve
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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.