Smaller Than This
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C
I wake up early
Am F
Sometimes at 5:30 to run
C
My mom got too worried
Fm7 F
I had to tell…her…it was fun
C E
Oh,…i feel like a failure
Fm7 F
If I…don't skip breakfast and lunch
C
I'm chasing a body
Cm7 F Fm7
I know that I'll never outrun
C
'Cause I'll always wish
F
I was smaller than this
C
And I just can't quit
F
Pulling at my skin
Am G
Oh, I'm scared that I'm never gonna like
F
How I look and I wish I knew why
C G
'Cause I'll always wish
F
I was smaller than this
C
I'll set a goal for myself
F
And I'll try to work hard
C
I'll reach it but swear
F
I look just like I did from the start
Am E
I know that it's not true
F
But I feel like I'm the only one
C
Who's chasing a body
F
I know that I'll never outrun
C
'Cause I'll always wish
F
I was smaller than this
C
And I just can't quit
F
Pulling at my skin
Am G
Oh, I'm scared that I'm never gonna like
F
How I look and I wish I knew why
C G
'Cause I'll always wish
F
I was smaller than this
C
I was smaller
I was smaller
F
I was smaller
I wish I was
C
I was smaller
I was smaller
F
I was smaller
I wish I was
C
I'll always wish
F
I was smaller than this
(I was smaller, I was smaller)
C Dm
And I just can't quit
(I was smaller, I was smaller)
Am
Pulling at my skin (I was smaller)
F
(I was smaller, I was smaller)
Am G
Oh, I'm scared that I'm never gonna like
F
How I look and I wish I knew why
C
That I'll always wish
F
I was smaller than this
How to play Smaller Than This
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.