The Bell Jar
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[Verso 1]
Am E
I'm not going to go out tonight, no
F C D
I was not invited
Am E
I just overheard you talking about it, oh
F C E
It's not like I care a lot
[Pré-Refrão]
Am E F C
'Cause who needs to spend a lot of time with their friends
D
With their friends
Am E F
I'll just wait outside for my ride
C E
Because I hate parties, oh I hate parties
[Refrão]
Am E F C
I'm not gonna end up a nervous wreck
Am E F C
Like the people I know who are nervous wrecks
D
No, I'm not gonna name names
Am E F C
I'm not gonna end up with a broken back
Am E F C
Because the author who writes me is a talentless hack
E Am
Oh don't let this wicked city get you down
[Verso 2]
Am E
I'm wide-eyed a lot of the time
F C
I can't seem to shut off my mind
D Am E
Are you trying to hook me up with this girl
F C E
Just so you can get me off your back?
[Pré-Refrão]
Am E
I just had to get out of the house
F C D
It was suffocating me, suffocating me
Am E
But I can see you're busy
F C E
I'll talk to you some other time
[Refrão]
Am E F C
I'm not gonna end up a nervous wreck
Am E F C
Like the people I know who are nervous wrecks
D
No, I'm not gonna name names
Am E F C
I'm not gonna end up with a broken back
Am E F C
Because the author who writes me is a talentless hack
E Am
Oh don't let this wicked city get you down
[Ponte]
Am
It's really dark outside and
E
It's really cold outside but
F
Nobody's coming so
C7M/G E
I guess I better start walking
[Refrão]
Am E F C
I'm not gonna end up a nervous wreck
Am E F C
Like the people I know who are nervous wrecks
D
No, I'm not gonna name names
Am E F C
I'm not gonna end up with a broken back
Am E F C
Because the author who writes me is a talentless hack
E Am E F C
Oh don't let this wicked city get you down, down, down
Am E F C
Down, down, down
Am E F C
Down, down, down
Am E F
Down, down, down
C Am E F
Don't let it get you down, down, down
C Am E F
Don't let it get you down, down, down
C Am E F
Don't let it get you down, down, down
C Am E F
Don't let it get you down, down, down
C E Am
Don't let it get you down
How to play The Bell Jar
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.