Verse:
E
people always say be true to yourself
       B                                     A
in the ideal situation id be anyone else but me
 
its fine, your fragile state of mind
          B                                                    E
is just a part of growing up you'll look back on this time and laugh
 
your struggle is your art
         B
but dont struggle to much you've got a bleeding heart
        A
and its sad, you're mad
 
just call your mum and dad
              B
and have them smooth a few things over you're a growing lad
 
Chorus:
E                       D          A     E
nothing compares to the life of an underachiever
E                              D        A      E
burdened in doubt, you're your very own self deciever
  E                            D                  A          E
potential is the worst kind of spout that they'll have you believe, huh
        E
and you try
        D
and you try
        A
and you try
 
Verse:
E
people always say be kind to yourself
            B
but is this really what you wanted
                             A    B
why did you try to suffocate me?
E
people always say have faith in yourself
         B
if i can get out of bed I'll show you
                      A      B
just how much i can succeed
 
Chorus:
E                       D          A     E
nothing compares to the life of an underachiever
E                             D        A       E
burdened in doubt you're your very own self deciever
E                              D                  A           E
potential is the worst kind of spout that they'll have you believe, huh
        E
and you try
        D
and you try
        A
and you try
 
Verse:
E
people always say look after yourself
             B
if thats the trick of the play
                             A    B
why the xxxx did nobody tell me?
E
people always say dont belittle yourself
            B
if you dont kick up a fuss
                                  A    B
who the hells gonna set yourself free
 
Chorus:
E                       D          A      E
nothing compares to the life of an underachiever
E                             D        A        E
burdened in doubt you're your very own self deciever
E                              D                   A      E
potential is the worst kind of spout that they'll have you believe, huh
        E
and you try
       D
And you try
        A
and you try
        E
and you try
        D
and you try
        A
and you try
 
Bridge (x4):
          E
they dont care
          B
they dont care
            A
about these teenage xxxxx with painted nails and
E
bleached out xxxxxx hair

Outro:
E
people always say be true to yourself
       E
in the ideal situation id be anyone else
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