Petty Lies
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capo 6
G
My ankles keep clicking
D
My ideas keep sticking
G C
I wish that I had less time
G
But I'm tired and tested
D
My heart double-breasted
G C
And I'm waiting to lose my mind
G
I'm loosely configured
D
And often delivered
G C
In packages tied with twine
G
I'm easily dented
D
And partly demented
G C
And I'm not even sure I'm mine
G Am
I don't mind
G Am
I don't mind
G C G
I don't mind that I mind
G C G
I don't mind that I mind
G
I don't mind
G
My fingers are cracking
D
My spirit is lacking
G C
I wish I knew what to do
G
But I'm slowed up and mindless
D
Deliberately kindless
G C
And I can't ever tell what's true
G
I'm heartlessly hopeful
D
And childishly woeful
G C
My colors are tinged with blue
G
I know all my demons
D
Their names and their seasons
G C
But I'm still getting used to you
G Am
I don't mind
G Am
I don't mind
G Am
I don't mind
G C G
I don't mind that I mind
G C G
I don't mind that I mind
G C G
I don't mind that I mind
G
I don't mind
How to play Petty Lies
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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.