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Shoes N Hats

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Verse 1:
The shoes yCou wear, ain't thGe shoes I wear but I don'Ct careG.D  G  
You've got things to saCy.  But theyG're thrown away, cause they're Cso passGeD  G  
To them, Cthey, who are the Danyway?  They're just beating each other atC  
                                          D  C-C-G  
Being each other with nothing to say.
Verse 2:
Now everyone cCares, cause tGhe hat that he wears is on tChe wrong wayG!D  G  
And I heard thCem say, "Don't be Gsquare!"  CSo square we'lGl stay withoutD  G  
ThemC, they, who are thDey anyway?  They're just beating each other aCt
Being each other with nothing to say.D  
Chorus:
I'm holding Con to my Gold man's sneDakers,C  
Just going Cdeaf to my Ghi-fi records anDd,C  
HanCgin' round aGt the pawn shop waitDing for nothing to cChange,Am  
                                           D  C-C-G  
Cause anything strange is wrong.
Verse 3:
Chorus

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Shoes N Hats

by Smash Mouth

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Verse 1:

C G C G D G

The shoes you wear, ain't the shoes I wear but I don't care.

C G C G D G

You've got things to say. But they're thrown away, cause they're so passe

C D C

To them, they, who are the anyway? They're just beating each other at

D C C G

Being each other with nothing to say.

Verse 2:

C G C G D G

Now everyone cares, cause the hat that he wears is on the wrong way!

C G C G D G

And I heard them say, "Don't be square!" So square we'll stay without

C D C

Them, they, who are they anyway? They're just beating each other at

Being each other with nothing to say.

Chorus:

C G D C

I'm holding on to my old man's sneakers,

C G D C

Just going deaf to my hi-fi records and,

C G D C Am

Hangin' round at the pawn shop waiting for nothing to change,

D C C G

Cause anything strange is wrong.

Verse 3:

Chorus

About Shoes N Hats Chords by Smash Mouth

Learn how to play Shoes N Hats by Smash Mouth with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Shoes N Hats chords”, “Shoes N Hats guitar chords”, or “Smash Mouth Shoes N Hats 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 Shoes N Hats chords and for experienced players who want accurate Shoes N Hats lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, D, Am.

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Is "Shoes N Hats" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Shoes N Hats" by Smash Mouth with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Smash Mouth below.

What key is "Shoes N Hats" in?

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