Scam Song
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[Verso 1]
C
I took a personality test
G
I lied every answer just to impress
C
Some half-wit recruiter I've never met
G
To be a commuter paying my debt
C
To conmen who preyed on me as a child
G
They sold me a future; flashed me a smile
C
I can't be mad, that's part of the plan
G C
You can't hate the scammer, just hate the scam
[Refrão]
C
This can't be sustained
G
The incentives are fucked
F G
If you want some small chang, it'll cost you a buck
C
Guess you're shit out of luck
[Verso 2]
C
Now, my doctor did a number on m
G
That number came in the form of a fee
C
Eight grand to take a cup of my blood
G
To tell me I'm fine and put me on drugs
C
But I know what's up, I don't take those pills
G
'Cause pain ain't the only thing that they kill
C
Half of my class is dead in a box
G C
And I know what's up: it's the price on your stocks
[Refrão]
C
This can't be sustained
G
The incentives are fucked
F G
If you want some small change, it'll cost you a buck
C
Guess you're shit out of luck
[Ponte]
C
(Tape on my mouth)
G C
If you know the dirt, get your head in the sand
C
(Ain't no way out)
G C
You can sit on the board if you lie on the stand
C
(Tape on my mouth)
G C
Don't tell no lies, but don't say no facts
C
(Ain't no way out)
G C
'Cause if you fuck the system, it fucks you back
[Refrão]
C
This can't be sustained
G
The incentives are fucked
F G
If you want some small change, it'll cost you a buck
Am D
If you want some small change, it'll cost you a buck
F G
Oh, if you want change, it'll cost you a buck
C
You're shit out of luck
How to play Scam Song
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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.