What's In It For?
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D A Em G Em F#m A
I walked in on a plan to dissolve all of your wishes
D A Em G Em F#m A
But I couldn't help your mouth which I missed by two inches
D A Em G Em F#m A
Maybe I thought that you and I could run away alongside
D A Em G Em F#m A
But I didn't understand I was a cold tear in your raw eye
G D Em A
What's in it for someone with nothing to do?
G D A
What's in it for me?
G D Em A
What's in it for someone with nothing to do?
G D A
What's in it for me?
D A Em G Em F#m A
I can read but I won't if I'm sleeping here without you
D A Em G Em F#m A
All these things that you learn, I've been knowing since my childhood
D A Em G Em F#m A
You are tiny and your lips are like little pieces of bacon
D A Em G Em F#m A
I can feel you on fire because you're drunk and I seem too cool
G D Em A
What's in it for someone with nothing to do?
G D A
What's in it for me?
G D Em A
What's it in for someone with nothing to do?
G D A
What's it in for me?
D A Em G Em F#m A
You know I love it when you put your fingertips around my shoulders
D A Em G Em F#m A
Should I take you to more functions or would you rather be lonely?
D A Em G Em F#m A
I feel like I'm messing up too much and I forget where I am
D A Em G Em F#m A
You are so much wiser and I'm used to stretching things out so long
G D Em A
What's in it for someone with nothing to do?
G D A
What's in it for me?
G D Em A
What's in it for someone with nothing to do?
G D A
What's in it for me?
How to play What's In It For?
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 D. 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.