Setting Me Up
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E D
Well the word is out and I learned
A
I got the latest side of the story
G D A
You're pulling out before you get burned
A
Well your hands are squeezing me down to the bone
E D
I never saw you breaking no law
A
Stands to reason I've got to leave you alone
G D A
What you take me for
A D
You're setting me up to put me down
E A
You're making me out to be your clown
A D
You're just setting me up to put me down
E
You better give it up
A
Quit your messing around
A D
You think I care about your reaction
E A
You think I don't understand
A D
All you wanted was a piece of the action
E A
Now you talk about another man
How to play Setting Me Up
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.