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Something In The Way

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[Intro]
   Em     C/G(x4)
[Verse 1]
EmUnderneath the bC/Gridge
The Emtarp has sprung a C/Gleak
And the Emanimals I've C/Gtrapped
Have Emall become my C/Gpets
And I'm Emliving off of C/Ggrass
And the Emdrippings from the C/Gceiling
EmIt's okay to eat C/Gfish
'Cause they Emdon't have any C/Gfeelings
[Chorus]
EmSomething in the wC/Gay, mmmEm  C/G  
EmSomething in the C/Gway, yeah, mmEmmC/G  
EmSomething in the wC/Gay, mmmEm  C/G  
EmSomething in the C/Gway, yeah, mmEmmC/G  
EmSomething in the wC/Gay, mmmEm  C/G  
EmSomething in the C/Gway, yeah, mmEmmC/G  
[Verse 2]
EmUnderneath the bC/Gridge
The Emtarp has sprung a C/Gleak
And the Emanimals I've C/Gtrapped
Have Emall become my C/Gpets
And I'm Emliving off of C/Ggrass
And the Emdrippings from the C/Gceiling
EmIt's okay to eat C/Gfish
'Cause they Emdon't have any C/Gfeelings
[Chorus]
EmSomething in the wC/Gay, mmmEm  C/G  
EmSomething in the C/Gway, yeah, mmEmmC/G  
EmSomething in the wC/Gay, mmmEm  C/G  
EmSomething in the C/Gway, yeah, mmEmmC/G  
EmSomething in the wC/Gay, mmmEm  C/G  
EmSomething in the C/Gway, yeah, mmEmmC/G  
EmSomething in the wC/Gay, mmmEm  C/G  
EmSomething in the C/Gway, yeah, mmEmmC/G  

All chords in this song (2)

The story behind the song

"Something in the Way" captures a feeling of being an outsider, touching on themes of homelessness and isolation. While the specific details of sleeping under a bridge may be more symbolic than literal for the songwriter, the song evokes the experience of being without a stable home, moving from place to place. It carries the weight of a poignant reality, painting a picture of someone navigating difficult circumstances. Playing this song can channel a sense of quiet introspection and vulnerability.

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Something In The Way

by Nirvana

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C/G

[Intro]

Em C/G

(x4)

[Verse 1]

Em C/G

Underneath the bridge

Em C/G

The tarp has sprung a leak

Em C/G

And the animals I've trapped

Em C/G

Have all become my pets

Em C/G

And I'm living off of grass

Em C/G

And the drippings from the ceiling

Em C/G

It's okay to eat fish

Em C/G

'Cause they don't have any feelings

[Chorus]

Em C/G Em C/G

Something in the way, mmm

Em C/G Em C/G

Something in the way, yeah, mmm

Em C/G Em C/G

Something in the way, mmm

Em C/G Em C/G

Something in the way, yeah, mmm

Em C/G Em C/G

Something in the way, mmm

Em C/G Em C/G

Something in the way, yeah, mmm

[Verse 2]

Em C/G

Underneath the bridge

Em C/G

The tarp has sprung a leak

Em C/G

And the animals I've trapped

Em C/G

Have all become my pets

Em C/G

And I'm living off of grass

Em C/G

And the drippings from the ceiling

Em C/G

It's okay to eat fish

Em C/G

'Cause they don't have any feelings

[Chorus]

Em C/G Em C/G

Something in the way, mmm

Em C/G Em C/G

Something in the way, yeah, mmm

Em C/G Em C/G

Something in the way, mmm

Em C/G Em C/G

Something in the way, yeah, mmm

Em C/G Em C/G

Something in the way, mmm

Em C/G Em C/G

Something in the way, yeah, mmm

Em C/G Em C/G

Something in the way, mmm

Em C/G Em C/G

Something in the way, yeah, mmm

About Something In The Way Chords by Nirvana

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