Rhythm Figure 1
1 2 3 4
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& I don't ---End Rythym Figure 1---
have....... what it takes...
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---Lead Figure---(play this during the choruses)
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(repeat a few times, then continue to the verses)
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---(play this during the verses)---
A E
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G D
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---Rhythm Figure 2---
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|-----3------3-----1--1--1-1-----1------|-----3------3-----1--1--1-1-----1----|
(repeat until your arm falls off)
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Lyrics & Chords
Chorus/Intro:
A G A G
I'm happy with myself
A G A G
I'm happy with myself
C G
And I don't have what it takes
A G
To please you
(Repeat)
(w/ Lead Figure)
A E G D
I've been trying to write you a letter
A E G D
I've been trying for two or three years
A E G D
maybe I could just say it better
A E G D
Practice some in front of a mirror
E
here
(Chorus)
A E G D
I've been trying to build you a heaven
A E G D
Crowns of thorns in Mason jars
A E G D
angels that dance on pins and needles
A E G D
maybe I've tried a little too hard
A G A G
I'm happy with myself
A G A G
I'm happy with myself
C G
And I don't have what it takes
F G
I don't have what it takes
A G
To please you
(Vocal ad-lib)
A G A G
I'm happy with myself
A G A G
I'm so happy with myself
C G
And I don't have what it takes
F D
I don't have what it takes
G F <---------- NOTE: Key change to G major
To please you
(Repeat for a long time with vocal ad-libs, then cut to acoustic guitar
playing Rhythm Figure 2 to the end)
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