Chords with lyrics
G+G is the stacked version (using both your ring finger and pinky on the bottom two strings at the third
fret) of the G+G major chord and G2 is just the normal G+G major chord. This should be pretty accurate,
please rate. Thanks.
Capo 4
*Palm mute
Intro: G*
Verse 1:
G* D*
I want to be remembered by the work that I?ve done
Cadd9*
Want my name to reside on the front of the mind
G* D*
And the tip of the tongue
G* D*
And I want the attention of the powers that be
Cadd9*
Want them fighting with each other
G* D*
Over who?s gonna get to work with me
Cadd9Cadd9
I want to leave the stage with them on their feet
D MajorD
At a sold out show
G+G D MajorD
And I?d do just about anything to make it so
Chorus:
G+G B minorBm C majorC
But I don?t wanna wear those skinny jeans
G2 B minorBm C majorC
So maybe there?s no hope for me
G2 B minorBm C majorC
I don?t wanna wear those skinny jeans
E minorEm D MajorD G+G
Maybe it?s just not meant to be
Verse 2:
G* D*
Still I want to be content with just doing my best
Cadd9* G* D*
I wanna be taken seriously without having to shave my chest
Cadd9Cadd9
And I wanna hang out with celebrities
D MajorD
Who are singing my songs
G+G
But apparently my strategy is failing me
D MajorD
And I think I know what?s wrong
Chorus:
G+G B minorBm C majorC
But I don?t wanna wear those skinny jeans
G2 B minorBm C majorC
So maybe there?s no hope for me
G2 B minorBm C majorC
I on?t wanna wear those skinny jeans
E minorEm D MajorD G+G B minorBm C majorC
How can they even breathe-------------
D MajorD
I guess that?s why they sing up here
You?re beautiful
Solo: G+G B minorBm C majorC x2
Verse 3:
G2* D*
Now a man of conviction, that?s not who I am
C* G2* D*
I fold like origami every chance I get
G* D*
But sooner or later everybody?s got to draw the line
C majorC
So man, hand me your eyeliner pencil
G2 D MajorD
I?ll show you where I draw mine
Chorus:
G+G B minorBm C majorC
But I don?t wanna wear those skinny jeans
G2 B minorBm C majorC
So maybe there?s no hope for me
G2 B minorBm C majorC
I don?t wanna wear those skinny jeans
E minorEm D MajorD
Those women?s jeans
G+G G+G
Are not for me