To Be Someone
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Intro: G
G
To be someone must be a wonderful thing
G
A famous footballer a rock singer
C9 G/B A4(7)
Or a big film star,
C9 G/B A4(7) G
Yes I think that I would like, I would like that
G
To be rich and have a lot of fans
G
And lots of girls to prove that I'm a man
C9 G/B A4(7) G
To be number one - and loved by everyone
G
Getting drugged up with my trendy friends
G
They really dig me, man, and i dig them
C9 G/B A4(7)
And the money that I spend
C9 G/B A4(7) G G
It is like my fame, That’s quick as it come
C9 G
No more swimming in my guitar shaped pool
C9 G
No more reporters at my beck and call
C9 G
No more cocaine, now it's only ground chalk
C9 G
And no more taxis now we have to walk
D C9 G
Didn't I have a nice time
D C9 G
Wasn't it such a nice time
D C9 A4 A4
Didn't I have a nice time
G
I realize I should have stuck to my guns
G
You shit me out like one of the bastard sons
C9 G/B A4(7) C9 G/B A4(7) A G
And I lost myself, And I knew it was wrong, But it cost me a lot
C9 G
There’s no more drinking when the club shuts down
C9 G
And I'm out here on my arse with the rest of the clowns
C9 G
I’m really scared without my bodyguard
C9 G
And I'm sitting all alone in my expensive yard
D C9 G
Didn't I have a nice time
D C9 G
Wasn't it such a nice time
D C9 G
Didn't I have a nice time
D C9 G
Wasn't it such a nice time
D C9 G
Didn't I have a nice time
D C9 G
Didn't I have a nice time
D C9 A4 G
I remember it was a nice time
C9 G/B A4(7) G
To be someone must be a wonderful thing…
How to play To Be Someone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.