Outsider
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Intro
C C C C
[Verso 1]
C
You can ask me to hang out
Am
But I already have plans
Dm
With my spiraling mi-ind
G
And my two working hands
C
You can ask me questions
Am
Like where have I been
Dm
Doesn't mean I have to answer
G
Open up, or let you in
[Refrão]
C
I wanna be an outsider
Am
It's too painful looking in
Dm
Have fun with the insiders
G C Am Dm G
The risk is too biiiiii-iig
[Verso 2]
C
Yes, I have my reasons
Am
I've been burned before
Dm
You let them get close
G
Then they expose your core
C
You give them your heart
Am
As they're asking for more
Dm
You give them your world
G
Then they show you the door
[Refrão]
C
I wanna be an outsider
Am
It's too painful looking in
Dm
Have fun with the insiders
G
The risk is too big
C
I wanna be an outsider
Am
It's too painful looking in
Dm
How could I be an insider
G C Am Dm G C C
When I don't fit iiiiii-iiiin?
Outro
C
I wanna be an outsider
C
I wanna be an outsider
C
I wanna be an outsider
C
I wanna be an outsider
How to play Outsider
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.