Intro: Em D (x3) Gbm Bm Verse 1: Em D I think it's strange when people say Em D You're the next big thing, you'll never fade Em D The slightest touch, forced to fold Gbm Bm Sleight of the hand, modern gold Pre-chorus: Em D Em Starry-eyed child left behind D A Em Choose your favorite vice D Gbm Bm I don't have the strength to play nice Chorus: Em Gbm Hide me in the back room, tell me when it's over Bm A Don't know if I can play this part much longer Em Gbm I'll be in the back room, tell me when it's over Bm A Don't know if I can play this part much longer Em Gbm Bm A I don't know if it is right to live this way, yeah Em Gbm I'll be in the back room, tell me when it's over Bm Bm People always say, "Man, at least you're on the radio” Interlude: Em D At least you're on the radio x3 (Including the Em chord) Gbm Bm Verse 2: Em D Close your eyes, don't be afraid Em D Take some of these, they'll ease the pain Em D Live fast, die young, pay the price Gbm Bm The best die young, immortalized Pre-chorus: Em D Em Starry-eyed children left behind D A Em To choose their favorite vice D Gb Bm I don't have the strength to think twice Chorus: Em A Hide me in the back room, tell me when it's over Bm A Don't know if I can play this part much longer Em A I'll be in the back room, tell me when it's over Bm A Don't know if I can play this part much longer Em A Bm A I don't know if it is right to live this way, yeah Em A I'll be in the back room, tell me when it's over Bm Bm People always say, "Man, at least you're on the radio” Interlude: Em D At least you're on the radio x3 (Including the Em chord) Gbm Bm Chorus: Em Gbm Hide me in the back room, tell me when it's over Bm A Don't know if I can play this part much longer Em Gbm I'll be in the back room, tell me when it's over Bm A Don't know if I can play this part much longer Em Gbm Bm A I don't know if it is right to live this way, yeah Em Gbm I'll be in the back room, tell me when it's over Bm Bm People always say, "Man, at least you're on the radio” This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
Social Cues chords by Cage the Elephant
Suggested strumdriving 4/4
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d
&
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2
d
&
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3
d
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u
4
d
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u
Prefer something simpler: down-up eighths d u d u
How to play Social Cues on ukulele
The strumming pattern that fits is the driving 4/4: d – d – d u d u. The groove sits around 110 bpm, a medium pace. You are playing it in B minor. I rate the chords skilled, a fair middle ground. Palm-mute the verse down-strokes then open up for the chorus.
6 ukulele chords used in "Social Cues" by Cage the Elephant: A, Bm, D, Em, Gb and Gbm
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-2 is easy and sounds better