Xanny
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A
What is it about them?
E
I must be missing something
Bm
They just keep doing nothing
D Dm
Too intoxicated to be scared
A
Better off without them
E
They're nothing but unstable
Bm
Bring ashtrays to the table
D Dm
And that's about the only thing they share
F#m F5+
I'm in their second hand smoke
A B
Still just drinking canned Coke
Bm E
I don't need a Xanny to feel better
F#m F5+
On designated drives home
A B
Only one who's not stoned
Bm E
Don't give me a Xanny now or ever
A
Waking up at sundown (Ooh)
E
They're late to every party (Ooh)
Bm
Nobody's ever sorry
D Dm
Too inebriated now to dance
A
Morning as they come down (Come down)
E
Their pretty heads are hurting (Hurting)
Bm
They're awfully bad at learning (Learning)
D Dm
Make the same mistakes, blame circumstance
F#m F5+
I'm in their second hand smoke
A B
Still just drinking canned coke
Bm E
I don't need a Xanny to feel better
F#m F5+
On designated drives home
A B
Only one who's not stoned
Bm E E7
Don't give me a Xanny now or ever
Bm E E7
Please don't try to kiss me on the sidewalk
F#m F5+ A D#m7(b5)
On your cigarette break
Bm E
I can't afford to love someone
E7 F#m F5+ A D#m7(b5)
Who isn't dying by mistake in Silver Lake
(Bm E)
A
What is it about them?
E
I must be missing something
Bm
They just keep doing nothing
D
Too intoxicated to be scared
A
Hmm, hmm
E
Hmm, hmm
Bm Dm
Hmm, mmm
A
Come down
E
Hurting
Bm Dm
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How to play Xanny
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 A. 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.