Real Suck Cess
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Intro: D Em A D (2x)
D Em
Stop trying so hard to come up.
A D
Or else you will get hung up.
Em A D
And then you'll end up strung up on a noose of your own design.
Em
I don't crave success.
A D
I want to ease my stress
Em A D
That I get from my day job, music is not the life for me.
Em
No, I don't crave success.
A D
It's a sucky cesspool full of sharks.
Em
No, I don't want success.
A D
Music is not the life for me.
Em
Don't forget the fun of touring,
A D
when you are really poor.
Em
And don't forget you had a hobby once,
A D
one that you truly adored.
Em
Don't it always seem to go 'cause you don't know what you've got till it's gone,
A D
they paved paradise; put up a parking lot. (x4)
End on D
How to play Real Suck Cess
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.