Shakespeare
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D F
Oh why, oh why do they teach us Shakespeare
Am C F
When you're only 16, with no idea, what it all means
D F
Oh Romeo, oh Romeo he thinks it's a love thing
Am
All masks and kisses from the balcony
C F
It's deeper than that bro, it's a fuckin' tragedy
E Am C
Oh you, taught me so much about you
G
Taught me so much about love
F Am
And yet I learn nothing
C
And yet I learn nothing
F
And yet I learn nothing
C F C
And yet I learn nothing
D F
All night, all night I sat through the movie
Am C F
And the plot was so dim, and they kissed at the end, and I squeezed your hand
D F
Oh Romeo, oh Romeo spent hours in the bathroom,
Am
checking every hair and working on his master plan
C F
Working on his moves, and keeping his cool man
E Am C
Oh you, taught me so much about you
G
Taught me so much about love
F Am
And yet I learn nothing
C
And yet I learn nothing
F
And yet I learn nothing
C F
And yet I Learn Nothing
C F C
And yet I Learn Nothing
D F
Turn the pages
Am C
Turn the pages
F
Turn the pages
D F
Oh Romeo, oh Romeo he gets so excited
Am
To get to the end
C F
Well turn the pages my friend.....
C F
And learn nothing
C F
And learn nothing
C F
And learn nothing
C F
And learn nothing
C F
And learn nothing
How to play Shakespeare
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 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.