What To Do
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Intro:
Em G A C (2x)
verse 1:
Em G
I know what you did last night
A C
You were hanging out with that other guy
Em G
Sorry to burst your bubble but he's trouble, yeah
A C
I know, I know
Em G
He is my ex boyfriend
A C
I thought our relationship would never end
Em G
But obviously I was terribly wrong
A C
Whoa-oh Whoa-oh
Pre Chorus:
Em G D
You don't believe me and I know you think I'm wrong
Em G D C Em G D
But when he breaks your heart you'll remember this sooooooooooooong
Chorus:
Em G
He's a troublemaker and a heartbreaker,
D C
he'll break your heart just like mine too.
Em G
He doesn't even care and he doesn't understand
D C
the feelings that we have been put through
Em G
He will leave you in an alleyway all alone
D C
Won't even call you on the telephone.
Em G
You'll be in your room crying "Boo Hoo Hoo"
D
And you're too scared because you don't
(silence)
know what to do.
(single strum)
Em Em G G
Oh oh Oh, oh
D
You're too scared because you don't
C
know what to do
(single strum)
Em Em G G
Oh oh Oh, oh
D
You're too scared because you don't
C
know what to do.
Refrain:
Em G A C (2x)
verse 2:
Em G
Tell me this, did he try to kiss you
A C
or even get into your pants?
Em G
Oh, how predictable and despicable!
A C
Do you really call that romance?
Em G
Listen, Honey, he's a user and abuser
A C
and he chooses girls that seem easy.
Em G
You deserve a guy that treats you
A C
like you're royalty.
Pre Chorus:
Em G D
You don't believe me and I know you think I'm wrong
Em G D C Em G D
But when he breaks your heart you'll remember this sooooooooooooong
Chorus:
Em G
He's a troublemaker and a heartbreaker,
D C
he'll break your heart just like mine too.
Em G
He doesn't even care and he doesn't understand
D C
the feelings that we have been put through
Em G
He will leave you in an alleyway all alone
D C
Won't even call you on the telephone.
Em G
You'll be in your room crying "Boo Hoo Hoo"
D
And you're too scared because you don't
(silence)
know what to do.
(single strum)
Em Em G G
Oh oh Oh, oh
D
You're too scared because you don't
C
know what to do
(single strum)
Em Em G G
Oh oh Oh, oh
D
You're too scared because you don't
C
know what to do.
Bridge:
Em D G C (4x)
(single strum) 3x
Em Em
D D
G G
C
A C
Chorus (soft);
Em G
He's a troublemaker and a heartbreaker,
D C
he'll break your heart just like mine too.
Em G
He doesn't even care and he doesn't understand
D C
the feelings that we have been put through
Em G
He will leave you in an alleyway all alone
D C
Won't even call you on the telephone.
Em G
You'll be in your room crying "Boo Hoo Hoo"
D
And you're too scared because you don't
(silence)
(loud) KNOW WHAT TO DO!
Chorus:
Em G
He's a troublemaker and a heartbreaker,
D C
he'll break your heart just like mine too.
Em G
He doesn't even care and he doesn't understand
D C
the feelings that we have been put through
Em G
He will leave you in an alleyway all alone
D C
Won't even call you on the telephone.
Em G
You'll be in your room crying "Boo Hoo Hoo"
D
And you're too scared because you don't
C
know what to do
(single strum)
Em Em G G
Oh oh Oh, oh
D
You're too scared because you don't
C
know what to do
(single strum)
Em Em G G
Oh oh Oh, oh
D
You're too scared because you don't
C
know what to do.
(single strum)
Em Em G G
Oh oh Oh, oh
D
You're too scared because you don't
C
know what to do
(single strum)
Em Em G G
Oh oh Oh, oh
D
You're too scared because you don't
C
know what to do.
How to play What To Do
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.