Now playing

Misunderstood

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

CHORDS
G5  3 5 5 x x x
Bb5 6 8 8 x x x
F5  1 3 3 x x x
G   3 5 5 4 3 3
Em  x 7 9 9 8 7
C   x 3 5 5 5 3
D   x 5 7 7 7 5
E5  x 7 9 9 x x
C5  x 3 5 5 z z
A5  5 7 7 x x x
Am  5 7 7 5 5 5
INTRO
 G5   Bb5   F5x2
GWell I'm a lot more smarter than Empeople think
I'm Cjust misDunderstooGd
And I'm a lot more wiser than Empeople think
I'm Cjust misDunderstooGd
And I'm a lot more deeper than Empeople think
I'm Cjust misDunderstooGd
I don't care what all ya Empeople think
I'm Cjust misDunderstooGd
  G    Em   C   D   Gx2
E5"Are you finished? are you C5having a break?"
G5Lamented the spider A5to the snake
E5And my eyes are closed
But I C5feel wide awake
G5Just getting ready for the A5next big shakedown
EmStop thinking about your wallet
For Cfive fucking seconds
And try to Glearn a thing or two about someAmthing called 'respect'
EmBecause we need to have more toleCrance for one another
And GI don't care who's shagging Amwho on big brother
Well imma Cdo things my own Dway
And I'll be Creal no matter what Dthey say
Cos I'm Cliving this life for Dme
In this Amworld full of violence and inDfamy
GCos I'm a lot more smarter than pEmeople think
I'm Cjust misDunderstooGd
And I'm a lot more wiser than Empeople think
I'm Cjust misDunderstooGd
And I'm a lot more deeper than Empeople think
I'm Cjust misDunderstooGd
I don't care what all ya Empeople think
I'm Cjust misDunderstooGd
  G    Em   C   D   Gx2
E5"Are you finished? are you C5having a break?"
G5Lamented the spider A5to the snake
E5And my eyes are closed
But I C5feel wide awake
G5Just getting ready for the A5next big shakedown
EmStop thinking about your wallet
For Cfive fucking seconds
And try to Glearn a thing or two about someAmthing called 'respect'
EmBecause we need to have more toleCrance for one another
And GI don't care who's shagging Amwho on big brother
Looking Cout for me and my Dfriends
We got no Ctime for your five minDute trends
All your Cfads they mean nothing to Dme
How come everyAmbody wanna be a celDebrity???
GCos I'm a lot more smarter than pEmeople think
I'm Cjust misDunderstooGd
And I'm a lot more wiser than Empeople think
I'm Cjust misDunderstooGd
And I'm a lot more deeper than Empeople think
I'm Cjust misDunderstooGd
I don't care what all ya Empeople think
I'm Cjust misDunderstooGd
 G   Am   G   Amx8
And imma Cdo things my own wDay
And I'll be Creal no matter what Dthey say
Cos I'm Cliving this life for Dme
In this Amworld full of violence and inDfamy
GAnd I'm a lot more smarter than pEmeople think
I'm Cjust misDunderstooGd
And I'm a lot more wiser than Empeople think
I'm Cjust misDunderstooGd
And I'm a lot more deeper than Empeople think
I'm Cjust misDunderstooGd
I don't care what all ya Empeople think
I'm Cjust misDunder
I'm Cjust misDunder
I'm Cjust misDunder...stood

All chords in this song (11)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Misunderstood

by The Skints

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bb5

CHORDS

G5 3 5 5 x x x

Bb5 6 8 8 x x x

F5 1 3 3 x x x

G 3 5 5 4 3 3

Em x 7 9 9 8 7

C x 3 5 5 5 3

D x 5 7 7 7 5

E5 x 7 9 9 x x

C5 x 3 5 5 z z

A5 5 7 7 x x x

Am 5 7 7 5 5 5

INTRO

G5 Bb5 F5

G Em

Well I'm a lot more smarter than people think

C D G

I'm just misunderstood

And I'm a lot more wiser than people think

C D G

I'm just misunderstood

And I'm a lot more deeper than people think

C D G

I'm just misunderstood

I don't care what all ya people think

C D G

I'm just misunderstood

G Em C D G

E5 C5

"Are you finished? are you having a break?"

G5 A5

Lamented the spider to the snake

And my eyes are closed

But I feel wide awake

G5 A5

Just getting ready for the next big shakedown

Stop thinking about your wallet

For five fucking seconds

G Am

And try to learn a thing or two about something called 'respect'

Em C

Because we need to have more tolerance for one another

G Am

And I don't care who's shagging who on big brother

C D

Well imma do things my own way

C D

And I'll be real no matter what they say

C D

Cos I'm living this life for me

Am D

In this world full of violence and infamy

G Em

Cos I'm a lot more smarter than people think

C D G

I'm just misunderstood

And I'm a lot more wiser than people think

C D G

I'm just misunderstood

And I'm a lot more deeper than people think

C D G

I'm just misunderstood

I don't care what all ya people think

C D G

I'm just misunderstood

G Em C D G

E5 C5

"Are you finished? are you having a break?"

G5 A5

Lamented the spider to the snake

And my eyes are closed

But I feel wide awake

G5 A5

Just getting ready for the next big shakedown

Stop thinking about your wallet

For five fucking seconds

G Am

And try to learn a thing or two about something called 'respect'

Em C

Because we need to have more tolerance for one another

G Am

And I don't care who's shagging who on big brother

C D

Looking out for me and my friends

C D

We got no time for your five minute trends

C D

All your fads they mean nothing to me

Am D

How come everybody wanna be a celebrity???

G Em

Cos I'm a lot more smarter than people think

C D G

I'm just misunderstood

And I'm a lot more wiser than people think

C D G

I'm just misunderstood

And I'm a lot more deeper than people think

C D G

I'm just misunderstood

I don't care what all ya people think

C D G

I'm just misunderstood

G Am G Am

C D

And imma do things my own way

C D

And I'll be real no matter what they say

C D

Cos I'm living this life for me

Am D

In this world full of violence and infamy

G Em

And I'm a lot more smarter than people think

C D G

I'm just misunderstood

And I'm a lot more wiser than people think

C D G

I'm just misunderstood

And I'm a lot more deeper than people think

C D G

I'm just misunderstood

I don't care what all ya people think

C D

I'm just misunder

C D

I'm just misunder

C D

I'm just misunder...stood

About Misunderstood Chords by The Skints

Learn how to play Misunderstood by The Skints with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Misunderstood chords”, “Misunderstood guitar chords”, or “The Skints Misunderstood chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Misunderstood chords and for experienced players who want accurate Misunderstood lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Em, C, D, Am, G5.

FAQ — Misunderstood by The Skints

How do I play "Misunderstood" by The Skints on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Misunderstood" by The Skints on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Misunderstood" by The Skints free?

Yes. The chords for "Misunderstood" by The Skints are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Misunderstood" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Misunderstood" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Misunderstood"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Misunderstood" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Misunderstood" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Misunderstood" by The Skints with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Skints below.

What key is "Misunderstood" in?

The chords for "Misunderstood" show the original chord names (including G, Em, C, D, Am, G5). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.