School
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Verse 1
Am
I can see you in the morning
Em
When you go to school
G
Don't forget our books,
Dm
You know you've got to learn the golden rule.
Am
Teacher tells you Stop your play and go on with your work,
G
And be like Johnnie Too good.
F Am D Am G Am D Am G
Don't you know he never shrinks, he's coming along
Verse 2 - same chords (except for last line)
After school is over
You're playing in the dark,
Don't be out too late
Don't let it get too dark.
They tell you not to hang around
And learn what life's about
And grow up just like them,
Won't let you work it out
C E
And you're full of doubt
E Am
Don't do this and don't do that
Am
What are they tryin' to do ?
Dm/A
Make a good boy of you,
C6 Dm E
Do they know where it's at?
E Am
Don't criticize they're old and wise
Am
Do as they tell you to,
Dm/A
Don't want the devil to,
C6 Dm E A/E B/E E E A/E B/E E
Come and pull out your eyes___________.
Verse 3 - Same chords as before
Maybe I'm mistaken
Expecting you to fight
Or maybe I'm just crazy
I don't know wrong from right. But while I'm still living
I've just got this to say
It's always up to you, if you want to be that,
F C E
Want to see that, want to see it that way.
Am(add9)
You're coming along
How to play School
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.