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[Verso 1]
Dm Am Cm G
They stare and compete and they lie and they cheat and they want what is eatin’ me
Cm G Cm G
See this world? Well it’s my world, and I never fight flirtations.
Dm Am
And I do what I’m told so I’ve cracked and I’ve sold
Cm G
Everything but my memory.
Cm G Cm G
Now it seems that I’m drowning in a sinful mediocrity.
[Refrão]
Dm Am Cm G Cm
Burn them down! Shut me up. I don’t care for anyone but myself.
G N.C.
It becomes me, so I got a little cut to see the blood and feel a rush
Cm
and know I’m there.
Dm C#m A
All my life, all my life: let me buy a taxi ride tonight.
Dm Bb E
All my life: it’s so cold! My paycheck wasn’t right.
[Verso 2]
Am E
So I sit in this room, yellow walls, yellow chair
Gm D
And I want what is eating me,
Gm D Gm D
See this world? Well it’s your world, ‘cause I never found directions.
Am E
And I do what I’m told, so I’ve cracked and I’ve sold
Gm D
Everything but my memory
Gm D Gm D
The one and only one and only one I love is me.
How to play Yellow
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 Dm. 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.