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Alternative, maybe easier, version:
  • Transpose the chords 2 half steps down [ -2 ]
  • Put a capo on fret 2 to stay in the same key

UKULELE CHORDS

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Intro: Bm Em D Gbm
 
Verse 1:
     Bm             Em      D            Gbm
I've never fit into any category, always deemed an outcast
      Bm          Em                 D                  Gbm
Since I was in Sunday School and all the cool kids said I was weird
      Bm
It's exactly the same, they say:
            Em                                  D
"Why do you dress that way? Why do you act that way?
                         Gbm
Why aren't you just like me?"
           Bm
So is that what you really wanna say to me?
            Em
You playin' games with me
                               D
Tellin' me you're for my kind, still you abandon me
                     Gb7
Calling me words I'm not, paintin' a picture that's false
Bm                                Em
You must not know my heart, but I know it isn't your fault
    D                                   Gbm
You live in a world in your clutch, you don't get out very much
Bm                                Em                    D
Livin' in the fake world, full of facades and chaotic behavior
                       Gb7                               Gb
You pull the lever for fun, yell, "fire," then you just run
 
Chorus:
     Bm                            Em
Fire drill, what would happen if a nuke just hit?
              D                             Gbm
Would you say bye to your family? Would you post about it?
     Bm                          Em
Fire drill, if it all went up in flames one day
          D                               Gbm
Would you give your mom a hug before your house burned away?
   Bm                Em
It kills, I wish the best for you
   D            Gb7                   Bm
And you think I ignore you too, but
                  Em                 D
Really, I'm tryna live my own life
                         Gb
And be present more, and so should you, it's alright to
 
Verse 2:
Bm       Em
Cryin' inside
       D                       Gbm
'Cause nothin' I say ever comes out right
Bm           Em
We're on the same side
       D                                Gbm
If I'm honest with you, you just run and hide
    Bm            Em
I'm bad at public speaking
        D               Gbm
But I'm speaking now so hear me out -Shut up-
  Bm            Em             D            Gbm
I personally believe that everyone is fully capable
   Bm                                       Em
Of more than what they're doing, all of the bullying
                                D                             Gbm
All of the screwing around with people they don't even really know, oh -Blah, blah, blah-
Bm                            Em
Eatin' a hate soufflé, and an angry bitter sorbet
     D
All 'cause you were bored one day
            Gb7
Losing your wits and your grace
 
Chorus:
     Bm                            Em
Fire drill, what would happen if a nuke just hit?
              D                             Gbm
Would you say bye to your family? Would you post about it?
     Bm                          Em
Fire drill, if it all went up in flames one day
          D                               Gb7
Would you give your mom a hug before your house burned away?
   Bm                Em
It kills, I wish the best for you
   D             Gbm                  Bm
And you think I ignore you too, but
                  Em                D
Really, I'm tryna live my own life
                         Gb
And be present more, and so should you, it's alright to
 
Break:
Bm
I am not the government
Em
I am not the xxxxed up men
D                     Gb
I am not a part of anything that is hateful
Bm                              Em
Love is seeping out my pores, I don't hold anger anymore
 D                             Gb
Even for people who hurt and betray me -Okay-
Bm
I am not the government
Em
I am not the xxxxed up men -Gross-
D                     Gb
I am not a part of anything that is hateful
Bm                              Em
Love is seeping out my pores, I don't hold anger anymore
 D                             Gb
Even for people who hurt and betray me
 
Chorus:
     Bm                            Em
Fire drill, what would happen if a nuke just hit?
              D                             Gbm
Would you say bye to your family? Would you post about it?
     Bm                          Em
Fire drill, if it all went up in flames one day
          D                               Gb7
Would you give your mom a hug before your house burned away?
   Bm                Em
It kills, I wish the best for you
   D             Gbm                  Bm
And you think I ignore you too, but
                  Em                D
Really, I'm tryna live my own life
                         Gb
And be present more, and so should you, it's alright to
 
Outro:
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I'm getting out of here
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Biography

Melanie Adele Martinez, known professionally as Melanie Martinez is an American singer, songwriter, artist, film director, music video director, actress, dancer and photographer.

Born in Astoria, Queens and raised in Baldwin, New York on Long Island, she first participated in the MSG Varsity Talent Show during her junior year of high school, and subsequently rose to prominence in 2012 after appearing on the American television vocal talent show The Voice.

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