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Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Now I don't disagree,
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it's a hell of a scene
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Jack_ son Square
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dropouts avoid_ ing the police
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If the eighties were tough,
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the nineties were mean
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All that was left for the desperate
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Were these fast cash machines
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And that easy money never helped anything
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With that kind of juice
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Man, it ain't worth the squeeze
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But month by month I feel
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a change in the breeze
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So start moving on make
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your own history
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Verse 2
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want me to boil it down
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All you cynical bastards
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Get outta town now
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If you want me to boil it down
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All you cynic_ al bastards
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Move a little faster
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Verse 3

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Some people can't shake
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the weight of the pas_ t
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Some people's hearts
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remain at half-mast
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It's It's down_ town

where it all intersects
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Some came down from
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the mountain_ s
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College kid_ s from the west
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And not every suit lies right

through their teeth
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There's good and there's bad,
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and then there's some in between
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As I wait for the bus com_ ing
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from the east_
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There's generations of
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pride and elbow grease
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Verse 4
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want me to boil it down
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All you cynic_ al bastards
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Get outta town now
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If you want me to boil it down
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All you cynic_ al bastards
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Move a little faster
Interlude 1
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I under_ stand
Verse 5
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if it's all a bit much
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It's a bit of a cir_ cus,
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it's a little bit rough
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I heard this place was
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run by the mob
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Buying everyone off down at city hall
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And those Oakville mom_ s,
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they stick up their nose
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Those Burlington dad_ s keep
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their daughters at home
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If you're the kind with noth_ ing to say
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You heard about this party,
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but you're praying for rain (whoa)
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Verse 6
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want me to boil it down
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All you cynic_ al bastards
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Get outta town now
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If you want me to boil it down
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All you cynic_ al bastards
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Move a little faster
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If you
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want me to boil it down
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All you cynic_ al bastards
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Get outta town now
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If you want me to boil it down
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All you cynical bastards
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Verse 8
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faster
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Outro 1
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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Cynical Bastards?

The original key of Cynical Bastards by Arkells is D major.

What are the main chords for Cynical Bastards?

The primary chords used in Cynical Bastards are D, A, Bm, G, Em.

Do I need a capo to play Cynical Bastards?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Cynical Bastards beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, A, Bm, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Cynical Bastards?

The tempo of Cynical Bastards is approximately 136 beats per minute.

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You can easily change the key of Cynical Bastards using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Cynical Bastards. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Arkells.

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