Remnants Of What People Used To Be
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Intro: C E Am F C G C E Am F G C
C (ring out)
I wonder what these ladies really look like
Without their makeup and their purses and hairspray
C Am
And I wonder what these fellows are really thinkin’
F C G
when they’re flippin’ through pages of magazines
C E Am
Now we’re mannequins just plastic dolled up remnants
F C G
Of the human race what people used to be
C
Because now everyone smells fake
Am
It’s all perfumes and body sprays
F
we’re just plastic dolled up
C G
Remnants of the human race what people used to be
C Am F G C E Am F G C
C Am
And luxury shall soon become a weakness
F G
We’re growin’ lazier and fatter every day
C Am
We’re stagnant flowing in a sea of excess
F C G
perfectly content with weekly pay
C E Am
And we couldn’t go a day without a starbucks
F C G
Or a mcdonald’s or walmart or taco bell
C E Am
And we’re always sure to uphold perfect conduct
F C
Step out of line the cops will come and
G
Throw your ass in jail
C
Because now everyone smells fake
Am
It’s all perfumes and body sprays
F
we’re just plastic dolled up
G
Remnants of what was the human race
C E Am
If you ask me my opinion of this plastic humanity
F G C
I’ll tell you it’s a fucking disgrace
INTRO RIFF
C (ring out )
I wonder what this world
would really be like
Without the makeup and the purses and hairsprays
C Am
And I wonder what these people are really thinkin’
F C G
when they tell me shower wash your clothes and shave
C E Am
Well I’ll never smell like chemicals or stature
F C G
Look like those people on covers of magazines
C E
Well I’ll smell like holy hell
Am F
And look like shit as well
G
But at least I’m not some
F
plastic dolled up remnants of what people used to be
C E7 Am F
G F C
now we’re all just plastic dolled up remnants of what people used to be.
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.