Petty
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Intro: G Em Em Em C
[Verso 1]
G C
I wrote a song that's seven minutes long and it's about you
Em C
Changed some letters in your name so it's not all about you
G Am Em Em C
When it's on the radio just know that it's about you
G C
I accidentally took some sewing scissors to your t-shirt
Em C
I cut my broken heart right out the middle of your t-shirt
G C Em Em C
Took it to Goodwill if you still want your t-shirt
Break:
Am7 D
Maybe I'm stupid for stooping so low
G Em
Inconsequential or irrational
Am7 D
Know I should care but I really don't care
G Em
At least you can't say that I'm not self aware
[Pré-Refrão]
G C
I'm petty, petty
Em
It's kinda workin' for me
C
It's kinda workin' for me
G C
Petty, petty
Em
Lack of maturity
C
Maybe you've heard of me
[Refrão]
G C
Talkin' 'bout you in your favorite bar
Em C
Lookin' pretty on your best friend's arm
G
Now we're driving home
C
So we can be alone
Em
And the lights are low
C
Just so you know
G
I'm petty
[Verso 2]
G
I lost a little weight
C
Chopped up some bangs
And I went blonder
Em
Saw you at a party
C
And you stared a little longer
G
Acting like you want me back
C Em C
(Too bad) I'm a goner
[Pré-Refrão]
G C
I'm petty, petty
Em
It's kinda workin' for me
C
It's kinda workin' for me
G C
Petty, petty
Em
Lack of maturity
C
Maybe you've heard of me
[Refrão]
G C
Talkin' 'bout you in your favorite bar
Em C
Lookin' pretty on your best friend's arm
G
Now we're driving home
C
So we can be alone
Em
And the lights are low
C
Just so you know
G
I'm petty, (I'm petty)
C Em
(It's kinda workin' for me, it's kinda workin' for me)
C
Just so you know
G
I'm petty
C Em
(It's kinda workin' for me, it's kinda workin' for me)
C Am
(No shame) ooh ooh ooh
Break:
D G
No shame in my game, ooh ooh ooh
Em Am
'Cause boy, we're the same, ooh ooh ooh
D G
No shame in my game, ooh ooh ooh
Em
'Cause boy, we're the same
[Pré-Refrão]
G C
I'm petty, petty
Em
It's kinda workin' for me
C
It's kinda workin' for me
G C
Petty, petty
Em
Lack of maturity
C
Maybe you've heard of me
[Refrão]
G C
Talkin' 'bout you in your favorite bar
Em C
Lookin' pretty on your best friend's arm
G
Now we're driving home
C
So we can be alone
Em
And the lights are low
C
Just so you know
G C Em C
I'm petty
Outro:
G C Em C
(I'm petty, it's kinda workin' for me, it's kinda workin' for me)
How to play Petty
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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.