Ugly
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Subject: v/violent_femmes/ugly.crd
Ugly by the Violent Femmes from the album Violent Femmes
Transcribed by Brandon Nelson (slkx4@cc.usu.edu)
Bb G F Eb
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Intro is Bb G Bb G Bb G Bb G
Bb G
Crossed your path and I followed your face
Bb G
It was hard to believe it was hard to trace
Bb G Bb G
Mmm, I saw you today, Seems like I see you everyday
Bb G F
But there's somethin' I figured out about you oo oo oo oo oo yeah
Bb Eb
You're so ugly. I'm tellin' you straight
Bb Eb
You're so ugly. Don't make the mistake
Bb Eb
Cause you're ugly and you can bet it on the bank
F
Say why, why, why would I lie to you why would I lie why would I lie
Bb Eb
Cause you're ugly all the time
Bb Eb
You're ugly and you ain't no friend of mine
Bb Eb
Cause you're ugly and you can bet it on the bank
F
Say why why why would I lie to you why would I lie why would I lie
Bb G Bb G
second verse same chords as first verse
With a smile or a frown I'm so tired of you being around
Engaged in some sexual acts
But I'm just gonna have to tell you the facts
What could this be about
Well here's a clue
second chorus same as first
You're so ugly I'm telling you straight
So ugly don't make the mistake
I'm telling you that
I say why why, why would I lie to you...
How to play Ugly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.