Perfect situation acoustic
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Acoustic~ CAPO on 1st
F
What's the deal with my brain?
C
Why am I so obviously insane?
Gm
In a perfect situation
C
I let love down the drain.
F
There's the pitch, slow and straight.
C
All I have to do is swing
Gm C
and I'm a hero, but I'm a zero.
F
Hungry nights, once again
C
Now it's getting unbelievable.
Gm
'Cause I could not have it better,
C
But I just can't get no play
F
From the girls, all around
C
As they search the night for someone to hold onto.
Gm C
And I just pass through...
singing...
F C Gm C
Ooohhhhh oh. Ooohhhhh oh. Ooohhhhhhhhhh.
Singing..
F C Gm C
Ooohhhhh oh. Ooohhhhh oh. Ooohhhhhhhhhh.
F
Get your hands off the girl,
C
Can't you see that she belongs to me?
Gm C
And I don't appreciate this excess company.
F C
Though I can't satisfy all the needs she has
Gm
And so she starts to wander...
C
Can you blame her?
Chorus
Bridge
Gm
Tell me there's a logic out there.
Am
Leading me to better prepare
Bflat C
For the day that something really special might come.
Gm
Tell me there's some hope for me.
Am
I don't wanna be lonely
Bflat C
For the rest of my days on the earth.
{solo}
End on Chorus
DEFINE CHORDS
F- 133211 Bflat-113331
C- X32010 Am-X02210
Gm-355333
How to play Perfect situation acoustic
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.