Don't Start a Band chords by
Reel Big Fish

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Key: B major•

Verse 1

E

E

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B

B

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Don't start a band

No body wants to hear no

F#

F#

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body wants to hear

B

B

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Nobody understands

E

E

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B

B

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Don't start a band

G#m

G#m

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F#

F#

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You'll be so disappointed that it

E

E

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was nothing like you planned

B

B

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Don't start a band

F#

F#

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E

E

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Oh yea yea yea

Interlude 1

C#m

C#m

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F#

F#

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Verse 2

B

B

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F#

F#

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G#m

G#m

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I hate to ruin the ma_ gic

E

E

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D#m

D#m

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C#m

C#m

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I hate to kill the dream

B

B

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F#

F#

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G#m

G#m

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But once you've been behind the scenes

E

E

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D#m

D#m

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C#m

C#m

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then you'll know just what I mean

B

B

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You might think that's its cool

F#

F#

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to get up on stage

E

E

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And play rock and roll

from your heart and soul

B

B

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But no one shows up and

F#

F#

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your song_ s all suck

E

E

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And there's no applause

G#m

G#m

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and no flying cars

B

B

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C#m

C#m

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No girls will scream for you and no

E

E

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F#

F#

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ones gonna stay in love with you

E

E

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B

B

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Don't start a band

Verse 3

F#

F#

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No body wants to hear

B

B

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nobody understands

E

E

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B

B

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Don't start a band

G#m

G#m

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You will be so damn terrible

F#

F#

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they'll all think your shitty

E

E

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B

B

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Don't start a band

F#

F#

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E

E

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Oh yea yea yea

C#m

C#m

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'cause you won't get paid

F#

F#

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And you won't get laid

Interlude 2

F#

F#

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B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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F#

F#

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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A

A

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E

E

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Verse 4

B

B

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F#

F#

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G#m

G#m

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And even if you make it

E

E

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D#m

D#m

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C#m

C#m

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All the way to MTV

B

B

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F#

F#

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G#m

G#m

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I don't think you could take it

E

E

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D#m

D#m

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C#m

C#m

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All the bull_ shit and the greed

B

B

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F#

F#

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Every_ one is so fake when

B

B

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F#

F#

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they shake you hand

E

E

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And they kiss your ass 'cause

then they get cash

B

B

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And the busi_ ness end

F#

F#

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will turn every friend

E

E

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To an enemy oh you will see

Verse 5

G#m

G#m

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They'll turn their their backs

B

B

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and they'll be gone

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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Faster than can say 'what did

F#

F#

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E

E

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I do wrong'

Verse 6

B

B

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Don't start a band

F#

F#

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No body really cares nobody

B

B

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understands

E

E

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B

B

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Don't Start a Band

G#m

G#m

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F#

F#

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You will sign your lives away and then

you'll be working for the man

E

E

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B

B

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F#

F#

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E

E

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Don't start a band oh yea yea yea

Verse 7

C#m

C#m

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Your message will get lost

F#

F#

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You'll get double crossed

Interlude 3

F#

F#

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E

E

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B

B

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F#

F#

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B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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G#m

G#m

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F#

F#

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E

E

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B

B

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F#

F#

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E

E

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C#m

C#m

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F#

F#

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Verse 8

B

B

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G#m

G#m

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And if you that the joy of play_ ing

E

E

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B

B

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Will keep you going through

C#m

C#m

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the years

B

B

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F#

F#

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G#m

G#m

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Wait till you poor and frus_ trated

E

E

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B

B

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C#m

C#m

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C#

C#

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And the fun just dis_ ap_ pears

C#m

C#m

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G#m

G#m

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Nobody cares

B

B

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what you have to say

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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F#

F#

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And noes gonna listen any_ ways

Verse 9

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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Rock and roll will bring you down

C#m

C#m

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E

E

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An_ d it will kick you while

F#

F#

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B

B

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your on the ground

Verse 10

B

B

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Don't start a band

F#

F#

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B

B

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Don't even try you will re_ gret it yea

E

E

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B

B

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Don't start a band

G#m

G#m

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F#

F#

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You'll be so disappointed that it

E

E

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was nothing like you planned

B

B

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Don't start a band

F#

F#

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E

E

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Oh yea yea yea

Verse 11

C#m

C#m

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F#

F#

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So just give up now

Verse 12

I'll show you how

F#

F#

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E

E

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B

B

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Don't start a band

E

E

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B

B

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Don't start a band

E

E

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B

B

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E

E

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Don't start a band

B

B

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Don't start a band

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Chords

E
B
F#
G#m
C#m
D#m
A
C#

Capo: 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Don't Start a Band?

The original key of Don't Start a Band by Reel Big Fish is B major.

What are the main chords for Don't Start a Band?

The primary chords used in Don't Start a Band are E, B, F#, G#m, C#m, D#m.

Do I need a capo to play Don't Start a Band?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is Don't Start a Band beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, F#, G#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

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