The Perfect Fit
View chords used in this chart
Ocultar tablatura
picking pattern:
e |---------- --2---1---
B |-3----3--- --3---3---
G |-2----2--- --2---2---
D |---------- or ----------
A |---------- ----------
E |---2----1- ----2---1- (with left thumb)
Intro | Verse
D/F# x-x-4-2-3-2 or x-x-4-2-3-x | 2-x-2-3-x or 2-x-2-3-2
Dm/F x-x-3-2-3-1 or x-x-3-2-3-x | 1-x-2-3-x or 1-x-2-3-1
Intro:
D/F# Dm/F (x6)
D/F# Dm/F
I could make a dress
D/F# Dm/F
A robe fit for a prince
D/F# Dm/F
I could clothe a continent
D/F# Dm/F
But i can't sew a stitch
D/F# Dm/F
I can paint my face
D/F# Dm/F
And stand very very still
D/F# Dm/F
Its not very practical
C G
But it still pays the bills
D/F# Dm/F
I can't change my name
D/F# Dm/F
But i could be your type
D/F# Dm/F
I can dance and win at games
C G
Like backgammon and life
D C G
I used to be the smart one, sharp as a tack
D C G
Funny how that skipping years ahead has held me back
D C G
I used to be the bright one, top in my class
D C G
Funny what they give you when you just learn how to ask
D/F# Dm/F
I can write a song
D/F# Dm/F
But i cant sing in key
D/F# Dm/F
I can play piano
D/F# Dm/F
But i never learned to read
D/F# Dm/F
I can't trap a mouse
D/F# Dm/F
But i can pet a cat
D/F# Dm/F
No i'm really serious!
C G
I'm really very good at that
D/F# Dm/F
I can't fix a car
D/F# Dm/F
But i can fix a flat
D/F# Dm/F
I could fix alot of things
C G
But i'd rather not get into that
D C G
I used to be the bright one, smart as a whip
D C G
Funny how you slip so far when teachers dont keep track of it
D C G
I used to be the tight one, the perfect fit
D C G
Funny how those compliments can make you feel so full of it
D C G7
D C G7
D/F# Dm/F
I can shuffle cut and deal
D/F# Dm/F
But i can't draw a hand
D/F# Dm/F
I can't draw a lot of things
D/F# Dm/F
I hope you understand
D/F# Dm/F
I'm not exceptionally shy
D/F# Dm/F
But i've never had a man
D/F# Dm/F
That i could look straight in the eye
C G
And tell my secret plans
D/F# Dm/F
I can take a vow
D/F# Dm/F
And i can wear a ring
D/F# Dm/F
And i can make you promises but
C G
They won't mean a thing
D C G
Can't you just do it for me, i'll pay you well
D C G G7
Fuck i'll pay you anything if you could end this
D C G
Can't you just fix it for me, it's gone berserk
D C G G7 D
Fuck i'll give you anything if you can make the damn thing work
D C G G7
Can't you just fix it for me, ill pay you well,
D C G G7
Fuck ill pay you anything, if you can end this
D C G
Hello, i love you will you tell me your name?
D C G G7 D
Hello, i'm good for nothing - will you love me just the same?
C G G7
D C G G7
D C G G7
... the same
D C G7
How to play The Perfect Fit
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 B. 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.