Over Being Under You
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[Intro ]
Em A Em A D Em
[Verso 1]
Em
I got a story to tell, you know it's hard to believe
A
But I ain't lying,
D Em
But you don't want to hear a word I got to say.
Em A
I'm like a shiny new toy that you keep in a box full,
A
But I ain't hiding.
G Em
You only take me out when you got some games to play.
[Refrão]
Bm A
And sometimes I don't feel good enough,
Em
I want to be on top and out in front.
Bm D Bm
Cut me loose or I'm breaking the chain.
Em D
Baby, you gave me a shadow, but that ain't no place to live.
A Em
I got my own problems, I got my own thoughts to give.
D
I'm second in the bedroom, you can't say that's not the truth,
A G Bm Em
And God knows I've been trying, but I'm over being under you.
[Verso 2]
Em
You got a lot on your plate,
A G
But I ain't going to feel like I'm under the table.
A Em
I get what's left when you're all done doing your thing.
A
I've been good to you, but I ain't going to be no side piece.
Em
Baby, just can't be some puppet on a string.
[Refrão]
Bm A
And sometimes I don't feel good enough,
Em
I want to be on top and out in front.
Bm D Bm
Cut me loose or I'm breaking the chain.
Em D
Baby, you gave me a shadow, but that ain't no place to live.
A Em
I got my own problems, I got my own thoughts to give.
D
I'm second in the bedroom, you can't say that's not the truth,
A G Bm Em Em
And God knows I've been trying, but I'm over being under you.
[Ponte]
A Em
Tell you what I'm going to do now.
Bm D
Breaking up and now I'm breaking out.
A Em Bm
Don't try to tell me to cool down, 'cause I'm a queen,
D Bm
You should have let me wear the crown, baby
{Chorus}
Em D
You gave me your shadow, but that ain't no place to live
A Em
I got my own problems, I got my own damn thoughts to give
D
I'm second in the bedroom, you can't say that's not the truth
A G Bm Em Em
And God knows I been tryin' but I'm over being under you
Em
Under you
How to play Over Being Under You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.