Two Good Things
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Capo 4
G Em C
Trying hard not to look like I'm trying that hard
D D (hold)
Failing miserably at everything, including that
G Em C
Making plans in my head right before I go to sleep
D G
Trying to think of who could make a better me than me
G Em
Maybe I'll shoot him an email
C
Maybe he'll give it a go
Em D G
Then I'll be free to just evaporate, disperse, or implode
Em
Picking at holes in my jeans
C Em
There's so much God in my gene pool
G D G
Not feeling lonely, I just like being alone
Em C G D
I've called A through F already but no one knows
Em C G D
Why one girl, one band, two paychecks are more than I can handle
Em C G D
Mathematically that can't be more than one end of a candle
Em C G
Bottom of the ninth, can't find my socks
D
Lord knows
Em D C Em
I'm stuck between two good things, but I just wanna get out
Em D
Mom knows
Em C
I should have been home an hour ago
G D C
But I'm still outside, not doing anything wrong
Em C D
Just walking in circles, replaying high school songs in my head
Em C G
Because it's better than lying awake
How to play Two Good Things
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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.