Smells Like Teen Spirit
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Intro: Em
[Verso 1]
Em C Em
Load up on guns, bring your friends
C Em
It's fun to lose and to pretend
C Em
She's over-bored and self-assured
C Em
Oh no, I know a dirty word
[Pré-Refrão]
Em
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
[Refrão]
Em C
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
G D/F#
Here we are now, entertain us
Em C
I feel stupid and contagious
G D/F#
Here we are now, entertain us
[Verso 2]
Em C Em
I'm worse at what I do best
C Em
And for this gift, I feel blessed
C Em
Our little group has always been
C Em
And always will until the end
[Pré-Refrão]
Em
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Hello, hello, hello
[Refrão]
Em C
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
G D/F#
Here we are now, entertain us
Em C
I feel stupid and contagious
G D/F#
Here we are now, entertain us
Em C
A mulatto, an albino
G D/F#
A mosquito, my libido
( D/F# Em )
[Verso 3]
Em
And I forget just why I taste
C Em
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
C Em
I found it hard, it's hard to find
C Em
Oh well, whatever, nevermind
[Pré-Refrão]
Em
Hello, hello, hello, how low
Em
Hello, hello, hello
[Refrão]
Em C
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
G D/F#
Here we are now, entertain us
Em C
I feel stupid and contagious
G D/F#
Here we are now, entertain us
Final:
Em C
A denial, a denial
G D/F#
A denial, a denial
Em
A denial, a denial
Em
A denial, a denial
Em
A denial
How to play Smells Like Teen Spirit
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.