Usa Today
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E A E A F#m A E
INTRO
E A
Well I heard you've been wonderin',
E A
How I'm gettin' along.
E A
I guess you think I can't make it
B
With you gone.
E A
Well I don't want you to worry,
E A
Don't you lose any sleep,
E A
But a man called long distance this mornin',
B
Said they're thinkin' bout puttin' me;
E A
On the cover of USA Today,
E A
A story of heartbreak and pain.
F#m A
A picture of the lonliest man, they claim,
B E A E A F#m A E
In the USA Today.
E A
Well I don't sleep in the night time,
E A
Darkness reminds me of you.
E A
I lost eight pounds since last Tuesday,
B
But I can stand to lose a few.
E A
I don't believe I'm too bad,
E A
People say I look fine.
E A
The man from the papers seems happy,
B
Says I'm bigger than the latest crime.
E A
On the cover of USA Today,
E A
A story of heartbreak and pain.
F#m A
A picture of the lonliest man, they claim,
B E
In the USA Today.
E A E A F#m A E
INSTRUMENTAL
E A
So if you're concerned and troubled,
E A
Think you're hurtin' me?
E A
Don't you worry, 'cause this little thing called losin' you
B
Has made a big man out of me.
E A
I'm on the cover of USA Today,
E A
A story of heartbreak and pain.
F#m A
A picture of the lonliest man, they claim,
B E
In the USA Today.
E A E A F#m A E
INSTRUMENTAL
How to play Usa Today
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 E. 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.