Not Ideal
View chords used in this chart
Acoustic guitar chords only
Intro
D Bm G D A
[Verso 1]
D Bm G
Eyes amok more often than not
D A
I was in and out of my mind
D Bm G
Shared a spark, smoking in the dark
D A
I prayed it would last past sunrise
[Refrão]
G Bm D
It's not ideal, but it's how Ifeel
F#m G
Givemea sign
Bm D
Am Ifulfilled? This can'tbe real
F#m A
All in my mind
[Verso 2]
D Bm G
In too thin air, I'm still standing there
D A
Come and lead me on and on and on and on
D Bm G
I rewind, I live it all the time
D A
You're like diamonds cut with heroin
[Refrão]
G Bm D
It's not ideal, but it's how Ifeel
F#m G
Givemea sign
Bm D
Am Ifulfilled? This can'tbe real
F#m
All in my mind
Instrumental
G Bm D F#m
G Bm D F#m
G
[Refrão]
G Bm D
It's not ideal, but it's how Ifeel
F#m G
Givemea sign
Bm D
Am Ifulfilled? This can'tbe real
F#m G
All in my mind
Outro
G Bm D
It's not ideal, but it's how Ifeel
F#m
Givemea sign
How to play Not Ideal
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 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.