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Not What I Meant chords by
Dodie
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Key: C major
Verse 1
G
G

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Let's find out just how far I'll go

To look like someone you should know
F
F

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Maybe I'd sound a little better
C
C

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G
G

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If my features were more sweet

Your mind's already been made up

You saw my number

And my number wasn't good enough
F
F

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I'll write a little better
C
C

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If I'm willing to compete
G
G

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Verse 2

F
F

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C
C

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I'll do it if I have to

Hoping for an in- between
G
G

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F
F

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Not what I meant when I said that,
C
C

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I-
Interlude 1

I wanted to be seen
C
C

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G
G

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C
C

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G
G

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C
C

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Verse 3
G
G

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How am I meant to stay on track

When each hand I shake will pull me back?
F
F

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Oh, I'll work a little harder
C
C

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G
G

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But walk a little less

And in the end, will I feel proud

That I grit my teeth

And followed the damn crowd?
F
F

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Will I have grown a little empire
C
C

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Or made a fucking mess?
G
G

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Verse 4

F
F

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C
C

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I'll do it if I have to

Hoping for an in- between
G
G

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F
F

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C
C

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Not what I meant when I said that, I-
Verse 5

I wanted to be seen
G
G

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F
F

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I'll do it if I have to (I'll keep
C
C

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it to myself)

Hoping for an in- between (I must
G
G

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have seen that somewhere)
F
F

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C
C

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Not what I meant when I said that, I-
Outro 1

I wanted to be seen
C
C

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G
G

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Chords
  • G

  • F

  • C

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Not What I Meant by dodie is C major.

The primary chords used in Not What I Meant are G, F, C.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Not What I Meant is approximately 120 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Not What I Meant 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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