Shiny New Things
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Intro:
G F C Bb
Ah-ah, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
[Verso 1]
G F
Are your eyes broken?
C Bb
'Cause you can't look at me when you're talkin'
G F
Always starin' over my shoulder
C Bb
Did someone better just walk in?
G F
Do you wanna trade up this conversation?
C Bb
You've been workin' the room like the United Nations
G F
And I hold back on my frustration
C Bb
'Cause that's the way it is
[Pré-Refrão]
G
(The way it is)
F
(Ooh, ooh-ooh)
C Bb
Don't wanna be a cynic, but anyway spin it
F G
(Ah, ah-ah)
[Refrão]
G F
Everybody wants shiny new things
C Bb
Nobody wants a connection
G F
Everybody wants shiny new things
C Bb
And then they're on to the next one
G F
Everybody wants shiny new things
C Bb
Nobody's got pure intentions
G F
Everybody wants shiny new things
C Bb
Shiny, shiny nw things, ah
[Pós-Refrão]
G F C Bb
Ah-ah, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
G F C Bb
Ah-ah, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
[Verso 2]
G F
I don't put myself above it
C Bb
But don't let it control m
G F
'Cause when gold's your only motive
C Bb
It can get real lonely
[Pré-Refrão]
G F
(Ooh, ooh-ooh)
C Bb
Don't wanna be a cynic, but anyway spin it
F G
(Ah, ah-ah)
[Refrão]
G F
Everybody wants shiny new things
C Bb
Nobody wants a connection
G F
Everybody wants shiny new things
C Bb
And then they're on to the next one
G F
Everybody wants shiny new things
C Bb
Nobody's got pure intentions
G F
Everybody wants shiny new things
C Bb
Shiny, shiny nw things, ah
[Pós-Refrão]
G F C Bb
Ah-ah, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la (shiny, shiny new things)
G F C Bb
Ah-ah, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la (shiny, shiny new things)
[Ponte]
G F
New crib, new bling on your left hand
C Bb
New friends, it's all, "Blah-blah-blah-blah-blah-blah"
G F
New car, new Grammy on your nightstand
Outro:
C Bb
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
How to play Shiny New Things
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.