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Ill Try Anything Once

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There was another version that was close to right but chords were a bit off i 
thought. Also some of the placements. I just kind of finger pick through it all. 
Enjoy and let me know what you think.
Tuning: Standard
e|--Dm-1---C0---G3--Fmaj7/A---0-------------------------------------------------------
B|---3---1---0-----1-------------------------------------------------------|
G|---2---0---0-----2-------------------------------------------------------|
D|---0---2---0-----3-------------------------------------------------------|
A|---x---3---2-----0-------------------------------------------------------|
E|---x---x---3-----x-------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
Ten decisions shape your Dmlife,
you'll be aware of 5 Cabout,
7 ways to go through Dmschool,
either you're noticed or leCft out,
7 ways to get aDmhead,G  
7 Creasons to drop Fout,
when i said ' DmI can see me in your eyGes',
you said 'CI can see you in my Fmaj7/Abed',
thDmat's not just friendship that's romance Gtoo,
yoCu like music we can dance Fmaj7/Ato,
[Chorus]
DmSit me dowGn,
CShut me upFmaj7/A,
Dmi'll calm dGown,
and Ci'll get along with Fmaj7/Ayou,C  
[Verse 2]
There is a time when we all Dmfail,
some people take it pretty Cwell,
some take it all out on themsDmelves,
some they just take it out on fCriends,
oh everybody plays the gDmame,G  
and if you don't Cyou're called insane,
[Bridge]
Fmaj7/ADon't don't don'Dmt don't it's not safe no morGe,
i've got to Csee you one more tiFmaj7/Ame,
siDmnce you were borGn,
Cin 1984Fmaj7/A,
[Chorus]
Sit me dDmown,G  
shut me uCp,Fmaj7/A  
i'll calDmm down,G  
and iC'll get along with Fmaj7/Ayou,C  
[Verse 3]
Everybody was well dreDmssed,
and everybody was a meCss,
6 things without fail you must Dmdo,
so that your woman loves just Cyou,
oh all the girls played mental gDmames,G  
and all the guys were dressed the Csame,
WhDmy not try it Gall,
if you oCnly remembeFmaj7/Ar it once,
ooDmooooooGooh oCooooooooooFmaj7/Aooooooh,
[Chorus]
Sit me dDmown,G  
shut me Cup,Fmaj7/A  
i'll Dmcalm dowGn,
and i'Cll get alFmaj7/Aong with youC,

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The story behind the song

"I'll Try Anything Once" captures a moment of hesitant vulnerability, a feeling of being on the edge of a new experience, perhaps romantic. The lyrics hint at life-shaping decisions and the weight of self-reflection, as if pondering a bold invitation like "I can see you in my bed." It's a journey into the unknown, where the willingness to "try anything once" is a quiet, hopeful declaration. This song, from The Strokes, embodies that blend of urban cool and introspective longing.

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Ill Try Anything Once

Ill Try Anything Once

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Ill Try Anything Once

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Fmaj7/A

There was another version that was close to right but chords were a bit off i

thought. Also some of the placements. I just kind of finger pick through it all.

Enjoy and let me know what you think.

Tuning: Standard

Dm C G Fmaj7/A

e|---1---0---3-----0-------------------------------------------------------

B|---3---1---0-----1-------------------------------------------------------|

G|---2---0---0-----2-------------------------------------------------------|

D|---0---2---0-----3-------------------------------------------------------|

A|---x---3---2-----0-------------------------------------------------------|

E|---x---x---3-----x-------------------------------------------------------|

[Verse 1]

Ten decisions shape your life,

you'll be aware of 5 about,

7 ways to go through school,

either you're noticed or left out,

Dm G

7 ways to get ahead,

C F

7 reasons to drop out,

Dm G

when i said ' I can see me in your eyes',

C Fmaj7/A

you said 'I can see you in my bed',

Dm G

that's not just friendship that's romance too,

C Fmaj7/A

you like music we can dance to,

[Chorus]

Dm G

Sit me down,

C Fmaj7/A

Shut me up,

Dm G

i'll calm down,

C Fmaj7/A C

and i'll get along with you,

[Verse 2]

There is a time when we all fail,

some people take it pretty well,

some take it all out on themselves,

some they just take it out on friends,

Dm G

oh everybody plays the game,

and if you don't you're called insane,

[Bridge]

Fmaj7/A Dm G

Don't don't don't don't it's not safe no more,

C Fmaj7/A

i've got to see you one more time,

Dm G

since you were born,

C Fmaj7/A

in 1984,

[Chorus]

Dm G

Sit me down,

C Fmaj7/A

shut me up,

Dm G

i'll calm down,

C Fmaj7/A C

and i'll get along with you,

[Verse 3]

Everybody was well dressed,

and everybody was a mess,

6 things without fail you must do,

so that your woman loves just you,

Dm G

oh all the girls played mental games,

and all the guys were dressed the same,

Dm G

Why not try it all,

C Fmaj7/A

if you only remember it once,

Dm G C Fmaj7/A

ooooooooooh oooooooooooooooooh,

[Chorus]

Dm G

Sit me down,

C Fmaj7/A

shut me up,

Dm G

i'll calm down,

C Fmaj7/A C

and i'll get along with you,

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