Thumbsucker
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Intro
C F C C F C
One, two, three, four
[Verso 1]
C
God might've made me blonde, but he didn't make me dumb
F C
I don't care you were the quarterback from wherever you're from
Am F
My shirt might be low, but not as low as your IQ
C G
You might could maybe read a book, but you sure can't read this room
[Refrão]
Am F C G
What the hell's in your drink if you think I'd spend
Am F C G
The rest of my night in your rinky-dink bed?
C E Am
Just 'cause you bought me Malibu don't mean I'll be your lover
F G C F C C
One Coke and rum don't mean I'm under your thumb, sucker
C F C C
[Verso 2] F C
We might be playing pool, but you sure can't take a cue
C F C
If your vodka's mostly grenadine, then I'm too strong for you
Am F
I might be uptight, but not as tight as your jeans
G
So take a step back before I start to scream
[Refrão]
Am F C G
What the hell's in your drink if you think I'd spend
Am F C G
The rest of my night in your rinky-dink bed?
C E Am
Just 'cause you bought me Malibu don't mean I'll be your lover
F G Am F C
One Coke and rum don't mean I'm under your thumb, sucker
G Am
Your thu-u-umb, sucker
F C G Am F C G Am F G G
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[Ponte]
C F C
Now I'm teaching you a lesson, and I hope you learn from it
C F C
If you're already behind, you might as well just
N.C.
Quit, quit, quit, quit, quit
[Refrão]
Am F C G
What the hell's in your drink if you think I'd spend
Am F C G
The rest of my night in your rinky-dink bed?
C E Am
Just 'cause you bought me Malibu don't mean I'll be your lover
F G Am F C
One Coke and rum don't mean I'm under your thumb, sucker
G Am
Your thu-u-umb, sucker
F C G
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Outro
G Am F C
Your thu-u-umb, sucker
G Am
Your thu-u-umb, sucker
F C G C
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How to play Thumbsucker
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 C. 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.