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Chess

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Dmajor
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[Intro]
DChess is such a difficult game
There are Gso Amany Dpieces
DSo many squares where you can go
GSo Afew Dpromises
[Chorus]
GNever you mind all the Dothers
GAnticipating your next Dmove
DI know it's hard, cause you've Agot a lot to do
[Verse]
DStreet signs and traffic lights
GEver Aconfusing the Dissue
DStop, left, go right, no U-turn
GWhere's the Agoddamn Dexit?
[Chorus]
GNever you mind all the Dothers
GInfluencing your next Dmove
DI know it's hard, cause you've Agot a lot to prove
[Bridge]
FLa la la la la la Bbla
CLa la la la la la Fla
DmLa la la la la la lGma
CLa la la la la la Fla
[Verse]
DSex and drugs and rock and roll
GThe pieces Alie right Dbefore you
DThis puzzle can't be done wrong
GSo come on Awhile you Dcan
[Chorus]
GNever you mind all the Dothers
GAnticipating your next Dmove
GNever you mind all the Dothers
GNever you mind what they Ado
[Interlude]
DDon't let them Gget you down, Acause if they Ddo
DYou'll be trapped Gforever Aunder their Dshoe
DHere is the Gpaintbrush, so Ago
GI know it's hard, cause you've Agot a lot to do
[Outro]
FLa la la la la la Bbla
CLa la la la la la Fla
DmLa la la la la la Gmla
CLa la la la la la Fla
FLa la la la la la Bbla
CLa la la la la la Fla
DmLa la la la la la lGma
C   F- Am- Dm- C- D  
La la la la la la la
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About Chess Chords by Rivers Cuomo

Learn how to play Chess by Rivers Cuomo with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Chess chords”, “Chess guitar chords”, or “Rivers Cuomo Chess 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 Chess chords and for experienced players who want accurate Chess lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A, F, Bb, C.

FAQ — Chess by Rivers Cuomo

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