The Answers
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Intro A A/G# F#m E
D G A G
D A G D A
A G
The answers are not in the needle
D A
Not even in mind-blowing teas
A G
To find the actual answers
D A
You first need to get rid of these
A G
The answers are not in big temples
D A
No, it is not quite as you were told
A G
Watch out, please, don't bow to the gods
D A
Made of wood, made of silver or gold
G D A
Sometimes your own mind will deceive you
G D A
Your mind never tells you the truth
G D A
Don't expect me to give you the answers
Bm G
'Cause, baby
I ain't got nothing too
( A G D A )
( G E )
A G
The answers are not on TV
D A
Not even in documentaries
A G
The answers are not in support groups
D A
Or in the so-called secret societies
A G
Be smart 'cause they're not on your smartphones
D A
On Google or casual sex
A G
Think twice before looking for answers
D A
By making love to your ex
G D A
Sometimes your own mind will deceive you
G D A
Your mind never tells you the truth
G D A
Don't expect me to give you the answers
Bm G
'Cause, baby
I ain't got nothing too
( A G D A )
( G E )
A G
Why do you confess to the priest?
D A
And why are you going to school?
A G
Not even doctors can give you the answers
D A
'Cause they are looking for them too
A G
The answers are not in bestsellers
D A
Of dancing gurus acting like old rockstars
A G
Their empty words are just fattening your minds
D A
And they don't know how to hold a guitar
E
The answers are not in harsh diets
F#m
The answers are not in the fridge
G
Don't look for them in midnight muffins
E E4 E
It will never be just a smidge
G D A
Sometimes your own mind will deceive you
G D A
Your mind never tells you the truth
G D A
Don't expect me to give you the answers
Bm G
'Cause, baby
A G D
I ain't got nothing too
I ain't got nothing too
Solo A G D A
G D A G D
E
They're not in your big dream house either
F#m
And they're not in your expensive cars
G
They're not in your job, your diploma or medals
E E4 E
In money, in parties and bars
E4 E
Ooohhh, oohhh
G D A
Sometimes your own mind will deceive you
G D A
Your mind never tells you the truth
G D A
Don't expect me to give you the answers
Bm G
'Cause, baby
A G D
I ain't got nothing
A G D
I ain't got nothing
I ain't got nothing too
Final A A/G# F#m E
D G A
How to play The Answers
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 A. 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.