Not What I Meant
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G
Let's find out just how far i'll go
G Em
To look like someone you should know
Am7
Maybe i'd sound a little better
C
If my features were more sweet
G
Your mind's already been made up
G Em
You saw my number and my number wasn't good enough
Am7
I'll write a little better
C
If i'm willing to compete
G G7
I'll do it if i have to
Cmaj7 C
Hoping for an inbetween
G G7
Not what i meant when i said that i
Cmaj7 C G
I wanted to be seen
G
How am i meant to stay on track
G Em
When each hand i shake will pull me back
Am7
Oh i'll work a little harder
C G
But walk a little less
G
And in the end will i feel proud
G Em
That i grit my teeth, and followed the damn crowd
Am7
Will i have grown a little empire
C
Or made a fucking mess
G G7
I'll do it if i have to
Cmaj7 C
Hoping for an inbetween
G G7
Not what i meant when i said that i
Cmaj7 C G
I wanted to be seen
G G7
I'll do it if i have to
Em
(i'll keep it to myself)
Cmaj7 C
Hoping for an inbetween
G7 C
(i must have seen that somewhere)
G G7
Not what i meant when i said that i
C G
I wanted to be seen
How to play Not What I Meant
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 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.