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Key: B major•
Intro 1
D
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Eb
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Verse 1
C
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Well
Ab
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he's down with the capitalist system
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But he lost a lot, those capitalists

He's read you every book

that you'd ever list him,
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And now he'll put you back
F
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up there on your shelf
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You're the government darling,
C
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you're sick of yourself,
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C

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Yeah you're sick of yourself
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You're the government darling,
C
C

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you're sick of yourself,
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C

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Yeah you're sick of yourself,
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You're the government darling,
C
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the government darling
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You're sick of yourself,
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yeah you're sick of yourself
C
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You're the government darling
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You're sick of your
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What would the powers that

be do without you Dad?
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We'd probably live among
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the so- socialists

So ma- ma- man a- don't

you go and deny it
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'Cause lying's fit to be so
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worse for your health
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You're the government darling,
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you're sick of yourself,
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Yeah you're sick of yourself
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You're the government darling,
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you're sick of yourself,
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Yeah you're sick of yourself
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You're the government darling,
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the government darling
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You're sick of yourself,
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a fuck
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ing government darling
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The government darling
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The government
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Eb

    6

  • F

  • C

  • Ab

    4

  • Em

  • G

  • F#

    2

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Government Darling by Spoon is B major.

The primary chords used in Government Darling are F#, G, A, E, C, G#m.

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

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

The tempo of Government Darling is approximately 162 beats per minute.

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