Two Rings Shy
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Capo 4
Intro - G
G
I ain’t gonna get dressed up just to be your clown
G
Ain’t gonna paint this pretty face like you paint the town
C
I ain’t wastin’ good mascara just to watch it runnin’ down
G D G
I ain’t gonna get dressed up just to be your clown
Em
I could spend an hour on my make-up and my hair
A
Shoes too tall, dress too small and lacy underwear
C
Go down to the bar, buy myself a drink
A C D
Dangle there all perfect, like a puppet on a string
G
I ain’t gonna get dressed up just to be your clown
G
Ain’t gonna paint this pretty face like you paint the town
C
I ain’t wastin’ good mascara just to watch it runnin’ down
G D G
I ain’t gonna get dressed up just to be your clown
Em
You got girls that sing and dance, I hear one's an acrobat
A
You got ‘em swinging from the chandelier, well, honey I don’t swing like that
C
The main attraction’s leaving, let the sideshow pay the rent
A C D
Take this diamond back, and you'll be two rings shy of the big top tent
G
I ain’t gonna get dressed up just to be your clown
G
Ain’t gonna paint this pretty face like you paint the town
C
I ain’t wastin’ good mascara just to watch it runnin’ down
G D G
I ain’t gonna get dressed up just to be your clown
G
I ain’t gonna get dressed up just to be your clown
G
Tiptoe ‘cross the tightrope, 'til you turn me upside down
C
Cut the cable, pull the net just to let me hit the ground
G D G
I ain’t gonna get dressed up just to be your clown
How to play Two Rings Shy
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 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.