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Playing God

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Tuning: standard, capo on 4th
[Intro]
Am  G  C
Am[VerGse]C  
AmI can't make my own decisions or make any with preciGsion
CWell, maybe you should tie me up, so I don't go where you don't want me
AmYou say that I've been changing that I'm not just simply aGging
CYeah, how could that be logical? Just keep on cramming ideas down my throat 
FWoahG  
[Chorus]
CYou don't have to believe me, but the Amway I, way I see it
FNext time you point a finger, GI might have to bend it back
EmOr break it, break it offF  
FNext time you point a finger, GI'll point you to the mirror
[Instrumental]
Am[VerGse]C  
AmIf God's the game that you're playing, well we must get more acquainted
CBecause it has to be so lonely, to be the only one who's holy
AmIt's just my humble opinion, but it's one that I believe in
CYou don't deserve a point of view, if the only thing you see is you
FWoahG  
[Chorus]
CYou don't have to believe me, but the Amway I, way I see it
FNext time you point a finger, GI might have to bend it back
EmOr break it, break it offF  
FNext time you point a finger, GI'll point you to the mirror
[Instrumental]
F  G  Am  Em
F[BrGidgAme]Em  
FThis is the last second chaGnce (I'll point you to the mirror)
AmI'm half as good as it Emgets (I'll point you to the mirror)
FI'm on both sides of the fGence (I'll point you to the mirror)
AmWithout a hint of regretG, I'll hold you to it
[Chorus]
CI know you don't believe me, but the wAmay I, way I see it
FNext time you point a finger, GI might have to bend it back
EmOr break it, break it offF  
FNext time you point a finger, GI'll point you to the mirror
CI know you won't believe me, but the wAmay I, way I see it
FNext time you point a finger, GI might have to bend it back
EmOr break it, break it offF  
FNext time you point a finger, GI'll point you to the mirror

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Playing God" comes from a place of intense frustration, with the lyrics born from a time when Hayley Williams felt "very angry." It directly addresses self-righteous individuals and even bandmates, expressing feelings of not being good enough. Despite this core of anger, the song's musical tone is laid-back and fun, creating a compelling contrast between its subject matter and its melody. This dynamic makes the song feel like a release, a way to channel strong emotions into something engaging and enjoyable.

AI-written from these sources:Playing God (Paramore song) — Wikipedia ↗Paramore — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Playing God

by Paramore

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Tuning: standard, capo on 4th

[Intro]

Am G C

[Verse]

Am G

I can't make my own decisions or make any with precision

Well, maybe you should tie me up, so I don't go where you don't want me

Am G

You say that I've been changing that I'm not just simply aging

Yeah, how could that be logical? Just keep on cramming ideas down my throat

F G

Woah

[Chorus]

C Am

You don't have to believe me, but the way I, way I see it

F G

Next time you point a finger, I might have to bend it back

Em F

Or break it, break it off

F G

Next time you point a finger, I'll point you to the mirror

[Instrumental]

Am G C

[Verse]

If God's the game that you're playing, well we must get more acquainted

Because it has to be so lonely, to be the only one who's holy

It's just my humble opinion, but it's one that I believe in

You don't deserve a point of view, if the only thing you see is you

F G

Woah

[Chorus]

C Am

You don't have to believe me, but the way I, way I see it

F G

Next time you point a finger, I might have to bend it back

Em F

Or break it, break it off

F G

Next time you point a finger, I'll point you to the mirror

[Instrumental]

F G Am Em

[Bridge]

F G

This is the last second chance (I'll point you to the mirror)

Am Em

I'm half as good as it gets (I'll point you to the mirror)

F G

I'm on both sides of the fence (I'll point you to the mirror)

Am G

Without a hint of regret, I'll hold you to it

[Chorus]

C Am

I know you don't believe me, but the way I, way I see it

F G

Next time you point a finger, I might have to bend it back

Em F

Or break it, break it off

F G

Next time you point a finger, I'll point you to the mirror

C Am

I know you won't believe me, but the way I, way I see it

F G

Next time you point a finger, I might have to bend it back

Em F

Or break it, break it off

F G

Next time you point a finger, I'll point you to the mirror

About Playing God Chords by Paramore

Learn how to play Playing God by Paramore with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Playing God chords”, “Playing God guitar chords”, or “Paramore Playing God 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 Playing God chords and for experienced players who want accurate Playing God lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, G, C, F, Em.

FAQ — Playing God by Paramore

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What key is "Playing God" in?

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