Verse 1: D C G Time keeps slipping away, slipping away D C G Same routine settles in next Friday D C G TV news interviews saying, "She's loose" D C G Police officer asks, "What she's wearing?" C G D C And I'm tired of the world perceiving me C G And I'm tired of girls saying D C G Something here's gotta change, it's gotta change D C G We keep playing the same blame game D C G Do you think calling names makes me feel safe? D C G "You look prettiest when you smile, babe" C G D C But I don't want to smile for anyone C G And I'll be caught dead saying Chorus: D A Em G Guess it's my fault my body's fun to stare at D A Em G Sorry my clothes can't keep your hands from grabbing D A Em G Yeah, it's my problem, I'm asking for it D A Em G Guess you're the victim and I'm the suspect S-s-suspect Verse 2: A Posters and TV Bm D G A Tell me my body is for others' satisfaction Bm D Get a xxxual reaction G A Bm D We're taught we're only meant to act holy G A Bm D Cover up your shoulders or you might tempt somebody G A Bm D Girls run home at night G A When we're leavin' from the party Bm D 'Cause we're raised to trust nobody G A Bm D And it's not right to make excuses G A Teach them why they shouldn't do this Bm C G 'Stead of telling us to hide, hi-hide Chorus: D A Em G But I guess it's my fault my body's fun to stare at D A Em G Sorry my clothes can't keep your hands from grabbing D A Em G Yeah, it's my problem, I'm asking for it D A Em G Guess you're the victim and I'm the suspect D A Em G Yeah, it's my fault my body's fun to stare at D A Em G Sorry my clothes can't keep your hands from grabbing D A Em G Yeah, it's my problem, I'm asking for it D A Em G Guess you're the victim and I'll ignore it Outro: D A Em G -x4- D A Em D
