Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Intro: D7 Gm (x2) Verse 1: D7 I hardly think I'm qualified Gm To come across all sanctified D7 Gm I just don't cut it with the cherubim D7 There again they're on their knees Gm Being worshipped is a breeze Eb Cm7 A7 D7 Which rather suits us in the interim...
Chorus 1: Gm It's tough to be a god Eb Tread where mortals have not trod D7 Gm Be deified when really you're a sham F7 Bb Be an object of devotion F7 Bb Be the subject of psalms G7 Cm It's a rather touching notion G7 Cm All those prayers and those salaams Ab G7 And who am I to bridle if I'm forced to be an idol? Ab G7 Cm If they say that I'm a god that's what I am! Verse 2: D7 Gm What's more, if we don't comply with the locals' wishes D7 Gm I can see us being sacrificed or stuffed D7 So let's be gods, the perks are great! Gm El Dorado on a plate Eb Cm7 A7 D7 Local feeling should not be rebuffed... Chorus 2: Gm It's tough to be a god Eb But if you get the peoples' nod D7 Gm Count your blessings, Keep 'em sweet, That's our advice F7 Bb Be a symbol of perfection F7 Bb Be a 🏷Legend, be a cult G7 Cm Take their praise, take the collection G7 Cm As the multitudes exalt Ab Don a supernatural habit G7 We'd be crazy not to grab it! Ab G7 Cm So sign up two new gods for paradise Ab G7 C Paradise!