Rip Off
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Standard Tune
Capo 4
D , Bm
E G D
I can name the people that know they don't know themselves
A G D
Without talking to nobody
E G D
I can name the people that know they wanna fix themselves
A G D
Without taking my hands out of my pockets
C G
I make these promises but all my promises hurt
D A
It's like they never get a lift-off
C G
So if I'm being honest with you and it seems like I'm being cruel
D A
At least you didn't get a rip-off
G
And you know how I feel
D
God I've got faith in you
A
But it's a little too late for goodbyes
G D Bm
Good morning, open your eyes
E G D
I can see the tears so long before they know your face
A G D
I can almost draw the lines
E G D
But when you smile, lord it spins me like a Ferris wheel
A G D
Washed out to sea in your eyes
C G
I make these promises but all my promises hurt
D A
It's like they never get a lift-off
C G
So if I'm being honest with you and it seems like I'm being cruel
D Bm
At least you didn't get a rip-off , rip-off
G A
rip-off , rip-off
Bm G
rip-off , rip-off
A
rip-off
E G D
And you know how I feel...
A G D D
like a rip off, rip off, rip off
How to play Rip Off
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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.