Scaredy Cat
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C7M Bm7
I think I'm scared of all the signs
Em7
Don't ever leave me alone at night
C7M
I think I'm scared (I think I'm scared)
Bm7
I don't know why (I don't know why)
Em7
Just leave the lights on
E7
And close the blinds
C7M B7
Because I'm a scaredy cat
Em7 E7
(Please) No more heart attacks
C7M B7
Because I'm a scaredy cat
Em7 E7
(Please) No more heart attacks
C7M
I think I'm scared
Bm7
I have no time (he has no time)
Em7
I scream out loud just
E7
To see if I'm alive
C7M
I think I'm scared
Bm7
I don't know why (I don't know why)
Em7
So leave the lights on
I'll stay inside
C7M B7
Because I'm a scaredy cat
Em7 E7
(Please) No more heart attacks
C7M B7
Because I'm a scaredy cat
Em7 E7
(Please) No more heart attacks
Dial 911
C7M
I'm calling from under my bed
B7
(under my bed)
Em7
It's hard to breath when you're not there
E7
(you're not there)
Cma7
I find everything a nightmare
B7
(a nightmare)
Em7 E7
Sometimes I know you don't care
But I feel like
Am7
I'm disappearing in a hole
G7M
And nobody will know (know)
Nobody will go (except when I'm with you)
Am7
Sitting in my room alone
G7M
And nobody will know (know)
Nobody will go (except when I'm with you)
Am7
Why does no one understand
G7M
When I say I am just afraid?
Am7
Why does no one lend a hand
G7M
When I say I will drift away?
Am7
And there are clouds in disguise (I know)
And I'm always terrified
G7M
They might just rain on me
Am7
I'm losing my mind (I know)
But I think I'll be alright
G7M
Just hold my hands you'll see
C7M B7
Because I'm a scaredy cat
Em7 E7
(Please) No more heart attacks
C7M B7
Because I'm a scaredy cat
Em7 E7
(Please) No more heart attacks
C7M B7
Because I'm a scaredy cat
Em7 E7
(Please) No more heart attacks
C7M B7
Because I'm a scaredy cat
Em7 E7
(Please) No more heart attacks
How to play Scaredy Cat
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C7M. 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.