Unrelated Thing - By They Might Be Giants
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C F G F C F C
Do you smile 'cause I'm funny? said the man
C F G F G
I wasn't joking and I meant the things I said.
Am D C F
Not at all, not at all. said the woman to the man
C F G F C F C
I was thinking of an unrelated thing.
Am F Dm F G
Unconnected and free, no relationship to anything.
C F G F C F C
How come you never look me in the eye?
C F G F G
Aren't you listening to me? said the man.
Am D C F
Not at all, not at all. said the woman to the man.
C F G F C F C
I'm still thinking of an unrelated thing.
Am F Dm F G
Somewhere other than here, something else beside the man.
C F G F C F C
Please explain the expression on your face.
C F G F G
Then I'll know what's beneath it. said the man.
Am D C F
No you won't, no you won't. said the woman to the man.
C F G F G
I'll be thinking of an unrelated thing,
C F G F C F C

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C. 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.

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