Wrong Thinking
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Intro: D Em C G |2x
G D Em
Is this a state that you can't control
C G
Or don't you care who you're talking to
D Em
Each time when things get out of hand
C G
Why it's the same thing you always do
D Em
You start to point out other people's mistakes
C G
Sometimes you even show contempt
D Em
How come the way you exclude yourself
C G
Can't you see that you're not exempt?
C G D G
Wrong thinking gets the better of you
C G D G
It only takes a moment or two
C G D G
Comes stealin' like a thief in the night
C G D G
Changes every little thing in sight
C G D G
Wrong thinking gets the better of you.
D Em C G |2x
G D Em
Well it's the same old thing that happens
C G
Every time you react that way
D Em
Tomorrow you'll want to forget
C G
Everything you said today
D Em
But everytime something reminds you
C G
You play the same old game inside
D Em
Any excuse in the book will do
C G
Everything can be justified.
C G D G
Wrong thinking gets the better of you
C G D G
It only takes a moment or two
C G D G
Comes stealin' like a thief in the night
C G D G
Changes every little thing in sight
C G D G
Wrong thinking gets the better of you.
D Em C G
Better of you. Gets the better of you.
D Em C G | repeat and fade
How to play Wrong Thinking
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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.