Somebody Else's Child
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Intro: E, A
Verse 1
E A
I'm alright,
E A
Why'd you ask?
E A
I'm uptight, I guess.
E A
Let it pass.
B C# B A A
I've never had much in common with you. Ohhhh
E, E/C#
A B B/Ab
You brought me up,
C# A
Gentle and mild.
Am
But I'm somebody else's,
Somebody else's child.
E, A/F# (2x)
E A
Full head of hair,
E A
Bright blue eyes.
E A
I get my nose, I'm told,
E A
From my Mother's side.
B C# B A A
She took a lover that she barely knew. Ohhh
E, E/C#
A B B/Ab
I let you down,
C# A
Wayward and wild.
Am
But I'm somebody else's,
E A A/F#
Somebody else's child.
E, A/F# (3x)
B, C#, B, A
B, C#, B, A, Am
E, A/F# (4x)
How to play Somebody Else's Child
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.