Tuning Out
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[Verso 1]
G Bm Em
I’m a nervous wreck these days
G Bm Em
Live under a tidal wave
G Bm Em
People tell me I’m okay
G
But you never know
Bm Em
You never know
G Bm Em
If I sound like I’m scared
G
I probably am
Bm Em
I wanna let go
G
Would you cut off my hand?
Bm Em
I don’t know if you know
G
But I hope there’s a plan
Bm Em
(I hope there's a plan)
G
Dead weight
B Em
How do I get my head straight?
C G
I’m tuning out
B Em C
(I'm tuning out)
G
Dead weight
B Em
How do I get my head straight?
C G
I’m tuning out
B Em C
(I'm tuning out)
[Verso 2]
G Bm Em
I’m a fucking mess these days
G Bm Em
Hopeless in the hurricane
G Bm Em
Everybody swears we’re safe
Em G
But you never know
Bm
You never know
G Bm Em
If I sound like I’m scared
G
I probably am
Bm Em
Tell me there's a plan
G
Dead weight
B Em
How do I get my head straight?
C G
I’m tuning out
B Em C
(I'm tuning out)
G
Dead weight
B Em
How do I get my head straight?
C G
I’m tuning out
B Em C
(I'm tuning out)
G B Em
Do I sound like I’m scared?
G B Em
Do I sound like I’m scared?
G
Dead weight
B Em
How do I get my head straight?
C G
I’m tuning out
B Em C
(I'm tuning out)
G
Dead weight
B Em
How do I get my head straight?
C G
I’m tuning out
B Em C
(I'm tuning out)
G
Dead weight
B Em
How do I get my head straight?
C G
I’m tuning out
B Em C
(I'm tuning out)
G
Dead weight
B Em
How do I get my head straight?
C G
I’m tuning out
B Em C
(I'm tuning out)
How to play Tuning Out
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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.