The One Who's Running the Show
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[Intro] D7
G7M Bm7(5-)
It's news to me
Bbm7(5-) Am7 D7
That it's news to you
G7M Bm7(5-)
To which degree
Bbm7(5-) Am7 Dm7 G7
Who answers to who
C7M C°
We could go on and on
Bm7 G#°
But in the end, who are we kidding?
G/D D#° Em7
My divinity is past infinity
A7
Am I
Getting through?
G7M Bm7(5-)
Seems our regime
Bbm7(5-) Am7 D7
Has plummeted south
G7M Bm7(5-)
Don't need to scream
Bbm7(5-) Am7 Dm7 G7
If you ain't got a mouth
C7M C°
Why bite the hand that feeds
Bm7 G#°
When it's the only hand you're getting?
G/D
It's time you see
D#°
Hat this great marquee
Em7
Is the only place
E°
You're ever gonna be
G/D D#°
So strap on in and take it on the chin
Am7 D7 G7 Bb7 A7
And don't forget who's running the show
A7
Now look at this!
G7
Absolute bliss!
A7
Oh, what a shock!
D7
Watch where you walk!
C7M C°
I'm the host, I run the place
Bm7 Em7
Caine, that is my name
A7 Bb7
Not enthused? Just feeling used?
D7
Oh, what a goddamn shame!
Ab Cm7 B°
Congratulations
Bbm7 Eb7
All of my friends
Ab Cm7 B°
Public relations
Bbm7 Eb7
Are getting a cleanse
Fm E°
Put on your Sunday best
Ebm7 A°
Because I'm nowhere close to quitting!
Ab/Eb
So play the games
Ab5+/E
And just ignore the pains
Ab6/F
Cause all that remains
Ab5+/E
Is how you prime your brains
Ab/Eb
You whine to me
Ab5+/E
But you're too blind to see
Db7M
That I'm the one
Db7 D7 Eb7 Ab
Who's running the show
Ab
Yeah!
How to play The One Who's Running the Show
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D7. 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.