Social Cues
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Intro
Em D x3
F# Bm
verse 1
Em D
I think it's strange when people say
Em D
You're the next big thing, you'll never fade
Em D
The slightest touch, forced to fold
F#m Bm
Sleight of the hand, modern gold
Pre-Chorus
Em D Em
Starry-eyed child left behind
D A Em
Choose your favorite vice
D F# Bm
I don't have the strength to play nice
[Refrão]Em A
Hide me in the back room, tell me when it's over
Bm A
Don't know if I can play this part much longer
Em A
I'll be in the back room, tell me when it's over
Bm A
Don't know if I can play this part much longer
Em A Bm A
I don't know if it is right to live this way, yeah
Em A
I'll be in the back room, tell me when it's over
Bm Bm
People always say, "Man, at least you're on the radio”
Interlude
Em D
At least your on the radio x3 (Including the Em chord)
F#m Bm
verse 2
Em D
Close your eyes, don't be afraid
Em D
Take some of these, they'll ease the pain
Em D
Live fast, die young, pay the price
F# Bm
The best die young, immortalized
Pre-Chorus
Em D Em
Starry-eyed children left behind
D A Em
To choose their favorite vice
D F# Bm
I don't have the strength to think twice
[Refrão]Em A
Hide me in the back room, tell me when it's over
Bm A
Don't know if I can play this part much longer
Em A
I'll be in the back room, tell me when it's over
Bm A
Don't know if I can play this part much longer
Em A Bm A
I don't know if it is right to live this way, yeah
Em A
I'll be in the back room, tell me when it's over
Bm Bm
People always say, "Man, at least you're on the radio”
Interlude
Em D
At least your on the radio x3 (Including the Em chord)
F#m Bm
[Refrão]Em A
Hide me in the back room, tell me when it's over
Bm A
Don't know if I can play this part much longer
Em A
I'll be in the back room, tell me when it's over
Bm A
Don't know if I can play this part much longer
Em A Bm A
I don't know if it is right to live this way, yeah
Em A
I'll be in the back room, tell me when it's over
Bm Bm
People always say, "Man, at least you're on the radio”
How to play Social Cues
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 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.