Not Today
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Intro: A
A
I don't know why
F#m C#m D
I just feel I'm better off staying in the same room I was born in
A F#m
I look outside and see a whole world
C#m D
Better off without me in it trying to transform it
D A
You are out of my mind, oh
F#m E
You aren't seeing my side, oh
D A
You waste all of this time trying to get to me
D A
But you are out of my mind
A
Listen I know
F#m C#m
This one's a contradiction because of how happy it sounds
D
But the lyrics are so down
A
It's okay though
F#m C#m
Because it represents, wait, better yet it is
D
Who I feel I am right now
D A
You are out of my mind, oh
F#m E
You aren't seeing my side, oh
D A
You waste all of this time trying to get to me
F#m E
But you are out of my mind
G D
Heard you say, "not today"
F#m Bm A
Tore the curtains down, windows open, now make a sound
G D
Heard your voice, there's no choice
F#m Bm A
Tore the curtains down, windows open, now make a noise
A
Don't you test me, no
F#m
Just because I play the piano
C#m D
Doesn't mean I, I'm not willing to take you down
D A
I, I'm out of my mind, oh
F#m E
I'm not seeing things right, oh
D A
I waste all this time trying to run from you
F#m A
But I, I'm out of my mind
G D
Heard you say, "not today"
F#m Bm A
Tore the curtains down, windows open, now make a sound
G D
Heard your voice, there's no choice
F#m Bm A
Tore the curtains down, windows open, now make a noise
F#m G D A
F#m G D A
G A
D A
You are out of my mind, oh
F#m E
You aren't seeing my side, oh
D A
You waste all of this time trying to get to me
F#m E
But you are out of my mind
G D
Heard you say, "not today"
F#m Bm A
Tore the curtains down, windows open, now make a sound
G D
Heard your voice, there's no choice
F#m Bm A
Tore the curtains down, windows open, now make a noise
G D F#m Bm-A
How to play Not Today
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.