Scumbag
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(E5 B5)
You come around every now and then
Your clothes are different but you're still the same
E
Why else would you come here?
Scumbag on a mission
(E5 B5)
You're telling me that it's been awhile
Shitting your greed and a brand new lie
E5
Somebody let you come here
Scumbag with permission
G#5 E5
Never thought I'd see the likes of you around this place
G#5 F#5
What's the special occasion did you run out of friends
(E5 B5)
Here you are coming around again
And things are different but you still pretend
E
You've got a reason to come here
Scumbag with ambition
(E5 B5)
And now you're telling me that things have changed
And you'll be leaving in a couple days
E
You're gonan change the world someday
Scumbag with a vision
G#5 E
It must be nice to know you got it all figured out
G#5
But from where I'm sitting
F#5
It's the same thing again and again
Solo (E B5) E
G#5 E
You never stop to think before you open up your mouth
G#5
'Cause everytime you do
F#5
It's the same thing again and again
How to play Scumbag
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E5. 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.