I Get What I Want chords by
Violent Femmes

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Key: A major•

Verse 1

A

A

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F#m

F#m

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Is this too hard

For little you to understand?

Bm

Bm

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Then that's too bad for

you

C#

C#

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'Cause I don't ask, I command

F#m

F#m

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Verse 2

A

A

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F#m

F#m

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This is what you

will be denied

Bm

Bm

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F#m

F#m

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'Til you learn to do what you are told

A

A

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F#m

F#m

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You could have it all if you tried

Bm

Bm

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F#m

F#m

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But baby, please, it's get_ ting old

C#

C#

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If you

Verse 3

D

D

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C#

C#

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Bm

Bm

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can't obey me

C#

C#

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D

D

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E

E

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Then you don't deserve me

A

A

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I

Verse 4

F#m

F#m

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get what I want

Bm

Bm

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C#

C#

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And I want what I get

A

A

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F#m

F#m

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I want what I get

Bm

Bm

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C#

C#

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And I get what I want

Verse 5

D

D

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A

A

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Don't speak unless spoken to

D

D

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A

A

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Is this really so hard to do?

D

D

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A

A

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I took a pic_ ture for you

E

E

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I was in the mood

You better pay attention, dude

I was in the nude

D

D

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Esus4

Esus4

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And I really could have screwed me

A

A

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So this is what

Verse 6

F#m

F#m

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you will be denied

Bm

Bm

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F#m

F#m

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'Til you learn to do what you are told

A

A

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You could have me all

F#m

F#m

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if you tried

Bm

Bm

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F#m

F#m

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But baby, please, I'm get_ ting old

C#

C#

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If you

Verse 7

D

D

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C#

C#

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Bm

Bm

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don't obey me

C#

C#

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D

D

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E

E

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Then you can't deserve me

A

A

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I

Verse 8

F#m

F#m

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get what I want

Bm

Bm

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C#

C#

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And I want what I get

A

A

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F#m

F#m

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I want what I get

Bm

Bm

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C#

C#

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And I get what I want

Verse 9

A

A

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F#m

F#m

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I get what I want (is this too hard)

Bm

Bm

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C#

C#

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And I want what I get (for little

A

A

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you to understand?)

F#m

F#m

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I want what I get

(then that's too bad for you)

Bm

Bm

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C#

C#

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And I get what I want ('_ cause I don't ask,

D

D

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I command)

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Chords

A
F#m
Bm
C#
D
E
Esus4

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of I Get What I Want?

The original key of I Get What I Want by Violent Femmes is A major.

What are the main chords for I Get What I Want?

The primary chords used in I Get What I Want are A, F#m, Bm, C#, D, E.

Do I need a capo to play I Get What I Want?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is I Get What I Want beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of I Get What I Want?

The tempo of I Get What I Want is approximately 58 beats per minute.

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