Too Precious
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[Verso 1]
Cm
I've got my own idea of fun
Eb
Don't need to get drunk at the club
Ab
And start kissing strangers
G
Don't like the danger
Cm
I like to stay at home at night
Eb
You think it's lame but I'm alright
Ab
Don't need your two cents
G
On my life events
Ab G
And maybe we'd be friends
Cm
But it's too hard
Eb Ab
When I can't blend into your world
G
Not that kind of girl
Ab
'Cause according to you I'm too precious
G
You're wishin' that I was more reckless
Cm
You're wishin' that I would smoke 'til I'm high
Eb
And play with the guys, regret this
Ab
You're wishin' that I was more trouble
G
Sorry for bein' a struggle
Cm
I do what I want and may not be your type
Eb
Sorry, I can't be a person you like
Cm Eb Ab G
Mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm
[Verso 2]
Cm
I never wanted to offend
Eb
Do what you want, I can't pretend
Ab G
That I'm a rebel, not on your level
Cm
I need control inside my head
Eb
'Cause if it's gone, I'm dead
Ab G
And I could try to forget it but you just don't get it yourself
Ab G
And maybe we'd be friends
Cm
But it's too hard
Eb Ab
When I can't blend into your world
G
Not that kind of girl
Ab
'Cause according to you I'm too precious
G
You're wishin' that I was more reckless
Cm
You're wishin' that I would smoke 'til I'm high
Eb
And play with the guys, regret this
Ab
You're wishin' that I was more trouble
G
Sorry for bein' a struggle
Cm
I do what I want and may not be your type
Eb
Sorry, I can't be a person you like
Ab G Cm
I guess that you need your escape
But I'll stay here
Eb
I don't need to disappear
Ab G Cm
Between what's real and what is fake
Eb
You stress me out
Ab G
'Cause accordin' to you, I'm too precious (Precious)
Cm Eb
You're wishin' that I was more reckless (Reckless)
Ab G
But you're followin' the crowd, now
Cm Eb
Sorry to let you down
Ab
'Cause according to you I'm too precious
G
You're wishin' that I was more reckless
Cm
You're wishin' that I would smoke 'til I'm high
Eb
And play with the guys, regret this
Ab
You're wishin' that I was more trouble
G
Sorry for bein' a struggle
Cm
I do what I want and may not be your type
Eb
Sorry, I can't be a person you like
Final Ab G Cm Eb
Ab G Cm Eb
How to play Too Precious
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.