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Brain Damage

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Tuning: Standard
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Chords:
    (from low E to high e) 
 Dm- (x0(5)(7)(7)(6)(5)
 Gm- (x)(10)(12)(12)(11)(10)
  C- (x)(3)(5)(5)(5)(3)
 Bm- (x)(1)(3)(3)(3(x)
  A- (x)(0)(2)(2)(2)(x)
  G- (3)(5)(5)(4)(3)(x)
  F- (1)(3)(3)(2)(1)(x)
  E- (0)(2)(2)(1)(x)(x)
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VERSE (this is played in both verses)
DmThese are the results of a thousand electric volts
GmA neck with bolts, "Nurse we're losin him, check the pulse!"
DmA kid who refused to respect adults
GmWore spectacles with taped frames and a freckled nose
DmA corny lookin white boy, scrawny and always ornery
GmCause I was always sick of brawny bullies pickin on me
DmAnd I might snap, one day just like that
GmI decided to strike back and flatten every tire on the bike rack
Dm(Whosssssh) My first day in junior high, this kid said,
Gm"It's you and I, three o'clock sharp this afternoon you die"
DmI looked at my watch it was one twenty
Gm"I already gave you my lunch money what more do you want from me?!?"
DmHe said, "Don't try to run from me, you'll just make it worse..."
GmMy palms were sweaty, and I started to shake at first
DmSomething told me, "Try to fake a stomach ache it works"
GmI screamed, "Owww! My appendix feels like they could burst!
DmTeacher, teacher, quick I need a naked nurse!"
Gm[N] "What's the matter?"
Dm
 E"I don't know, my leg, it hurts!"
Gm[N] "Leg?!? I thought you said it was your tummy?!?"
Dm
 E"Oh, I mean it is, but I also got a bum knee!"
Gm[N] "Mr. Mathers, the fun and games are over.
DmAnd just for that stunt, you're gonna get some extra homework."
Gm
 E"But don't you wanna give me after school detention?"
Dm[N] "Nah, that bully wants to beat your ass and I'ma let him."
CHORUS
DmBrain damage, Cever since the day I was born
BmDrugs is what Athey used to say I was on
GThey say I nevFer knew which way I was goin
EBut everywhere AI go they keep playin my song

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Brain Damage

by Eminem

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Tuning: Standard

----------------------

Chords:

(from low E to high e)

- (x0(5)(7)(7)(6)(5)

- (x)(10)(12)(12)(11)(10)

- (x)(3)(5)(5)(5)(3)

- (x)(1)(3)(3)(3(x)

- (x)(0)(2)(2)(2)(x)

- (3)(5)(5)(4)(3)(x)

- (1)(3)(3)(2)(1)(x)

- (0)(2)(2)(1)(x)(x)

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VERSE (this is played in both verses)

These are the results of a thousand electric volts

A neck with bolts, "Nurse we're losin him, check the pulse!"

A kid who refused to respect adults

Wore spectacles with taped frames and a freckled nose

A corny lookin white boy, scrawny and always ornery

Cause I was always sick of brawny bullies pickin on me

And I might snap, one day just like that

I decided to strike back and flatten every tire on the bike rack

(Whosssssh) My first day in junior high, this kid said,

"It's you and I, three o'clock sharp this afternoon you die"

I looked at my watch it was one twenty

"I already gave you my lunch money what more do you want from me?!?"

He said, "Don't try to run from me, you'll just make it worse..."

My palms were sweaty, and I started to shake at first

Something told me, "Try to fake a stomach ache it works"

I screamed, "Owww! My appendix feels like they could burst!

Teacher, teacher, quick I need a naked nurse!"

[N] "What's the matter?"

"I don't know, my leg, it hurts!"

[N] "Leg?!? I thought you said it was your tummy?!?"

"Oh, I mean it is, but I also got a bum knee!"

[N] "Mr. Mathers, the fun and games are over.

And just for that stunt, you're gonna get some extra homework."

"But don't you wanna give me after school detention?"

[N] "Nah, that bully wants to beat your ass and I'ma let him."

CHORUS

Dm C

Brain damage, ever since the day I was born

Bm A

Drugs is what they used to say I was on

G F

They say I never knew which way I was goin

E A

But everywhere I go they keep playin my song

About Brain Damage Chords by Eminem

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FAQ — Brain Damage by Eminem

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What key is "Brain Damage" in?

The chords for "Brain Damage" show the original chord names (including E, Dm, Gm, C, Bm, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.