Self Steem
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D G
This place is taking all my self-esteem
D G
And everybody is afraid of me
Bm F# D G
And I can't make eye contact with anyone I see
D A D
This place is taking all my self-esteem
D G
And everybody is afraid of me
D G
And I'm afraid to go out in the streets
Bm F# D G
Reminders of my failures everywhere that I will be
D A D
Everybody is afraid of me
Bm A G A
And people freak me out
Bm A G A
People make me scared
Bm A G A D
People make me so damn self-aware
D G
I get bronchitis twice a year at least
D G
My lungs aren't the way that they should be
Bm F# D G
And I smoke more than a motherfucking chimney
D A D
I declare war on my body
D G
And I'm a liar and I am a thief
D G
Taking things from those better than me
Bm F# D G
Pathetic little man with some pathetic little dream
D A D
I hope you all can forgive me
How to play Self Steem
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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.