Regular People
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
A D C#
[Verse 1]
A
The children never talk
D C#
We finally shut them up
F#m Bm E
Always talking over those they only should obey
A
They can't leave home too soon
D C#
We locked them up in their room
F#m Bm E
So they can think it over every time they misbehave
[Chorus]
F#m
But some things shouldn't have to change
Bm E
It's how we both were raised
A E Bm
It's how regular people were made
E A
We might be all the same
A E Bm
But you'll be better off this way
E
Aah
[Verse 2]
A
The children think too much
D C#
They've hardly a fear of god
F#m Bm E
Always asking questions they should only wish away
A
Sundays every week
D C#
With father Montgomery
F#m Bm E
As they've gotten older, they can hardly stay awake
[Chorus]
F#m
But everybody has to pray
Bm E
It's how we both were raised
A E Bm
It's how regular people were made
E A
We might be all the same
A E Bm E
But you'll be better off this way
[Bridge]
A
I'm dying to meet you
C#
As I really am
F#m
But trying to please you
E
Just fucks with my head
A
I've waited my whole life
C#
To welcome you in
F#m
You don't want to lie down
E
But you made the bed
[Instrumental] (x2)
A D C#
F#m Bm E E7
[Chorus]
F#m
Something's gonna have to change
Bm E
It's how we both were raised
A E Bm
It's how regular people were made
E A
We might be all the same
A E Bm
But you'll be better off this way
E
Aah
[Outro]
A
The children never call
D C#
How could they cut us off
F#m Bm E
Guess that's 20 years we should've never gave away
People shouldn't have to change
How to play Regular People
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.