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Key: G major•
Intro 1
G
G

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D
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C
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D
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Verse 1
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If it's a temporary lull
C
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Why'm I bored right outta my skull?

Man, I'm dressin' sharp

an' feelin' dull
D
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Verse 2

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Lonely, I guess that's where I'm from
C
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If I was from Canada
D
D

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Then I'd best be called lonesome
G
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D
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And if it's just a game
F
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Em
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Then I'll break down just in case
C
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G
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Oh yeah, we're runnin'
Em
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in our last race
F
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Verse 3
D
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G
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Well, I laughed half the way
D
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to Tokyo
C
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I dreamt I was Surfer Joe

An' what that means, I don't know
D
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Verse 4

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A dream too tired to come true
C
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Left a rebel without a clue

And I'm searching for

somethin' to do
D
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Verse 5

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And if it's just a game
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Em
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Then we'll hold hands just the same
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G
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So what, we're bleeding
Em
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but we ain't cut
F
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Verse 6
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G
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And I could purge my soul perhaps
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Em
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For the imminent collapse
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Em
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Oh yeah, I'll tell you what
F
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D
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we could do
C
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A
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You be me for a while
D
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I'll be you
Interlude 1
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C
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Csus2
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D
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Verse 7
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D
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A dream too tired to get to
C
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Left a rebel without a clue

Won't you tell me what I should do?
D
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Verse 8

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Oh if it's just a lull
F
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Em
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Why'm I bored right outta my skull?
C
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Em
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Oh yeah, keep me from feeling so dull
Verse 9
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And if it's just a game
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Em
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Then we'll break down just in case
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Then again,
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Em
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I'll tell you what we could do
C
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You be me for a while
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You be me for a while
G
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And I'll be you
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • C

  • F

  • Em

  • A

  • Csus2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I'll Be You by The Replacements is G major.

The primary chords used in I'll Be You are G, D, C, F, Em, A.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of I'll Be You is approximately 130 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of I'll Be You 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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