The Scene
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Intro
E
[Verso 1]
E A7
I wanna be part of the scene but I dont want to join a cult
E A7
everybody seems to be real nice and you all eat healthy
E Cdim7 E
well healthier than me, anyway
E A7
I just want to hang out and play music
E A7
play with good bands to good crowds
E
maybe smoke a little pot
E/C
oh you dont do that?
E Cdim7 E
(make some excuse)
[Verso 2]
E A7
in church basements and living rooms
E A7
we all like the same bands almost nobody else has ever heard of
E A7
but we know, their fucking awesome
E A7
so we go to shows and scream along
E B7 E
with a couple other kids who know
E A7
but Im probably too old to ever be accepted
E A7
because I miss-spent my youth and now Im decrepit
E E/C
but if I dont want to join a cult, are you all gonna turn on me?
E Cdim7 E
I just wanna hang out and play music
[Verso 3]
E A7
well I like how you dress, its really unique
E A7
I wanna be unique too so Im gonna dress like you do
E C#7
and we all listen close, when ever you speak
F#7 B7
youre like a family you really mean that much to me
[Verso 4]
E A7
so Im on my best behavior yeah Im in a suit and tie
E B7
Im cutting back on my cursing and I brought a can for the food drive
E
and some gluten free local sourced vegan hummus
E/C
now lets all hold hands
E Cdim7 E
wed love for you to join us
E Cdim7 E
wed love for you to join us
E Cdim7 E
Join us
How to play The Scene
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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.