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Alanis Morissette
That I Would Be Good
Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie (1998)
This are the correct chords for this heartfelt song.
Chords used:
A: x0222x
Dmaj7: xx022x
Bm: x2443x
E: x2210x
F#m: x4422x
D: xx023x
A*: x02225
[Intro]
A   Dmaj7x2
[Verse]
That I would be Agood even Dmaj7if I did notBmhingE  
That I would be Agood even Dmaj7if I got the thumbs BmdownE  
That I would be F#mgood if I got Dand stayed BmsickA  E  
That I would be F#mgood even Dif I gained ten ApoundsE  
That I would be Afine even Dmaj7if I went bankBmruptE  
That I would be Agood if I Dmaj7lost my hair and my BmyouthE  
That I would be F#mgreat if I waDs no longer BmqueeAnE  
That I would be F#mgrand if I waDs not all knowAingE  
That I would be Aloved even Dmaj7when I numb myBmselfE  
That I would be Agood even Dmaj7when I am overBmwhelmedE  
That I would be F#mloved even whDen I was fumBmingA  E  
That I would be F#mgood even if DI was clinAgyE  
That I would be Agood even Dmaj7if I lost saBmnityE  
That I would be Agood whether Dmaj7with or without BmyouE  
A   Dmaj7   Bm   Ex4
A   Dmaj7x3
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The story behind the song

"That I Would Be Good" delves into the intimate feelings of insecurity and self-doubt, exploring the desire to feel sufficient regardless of external judgments or changing circumstances. The lyrics question whether one can maintain a sense of wholeness in the face of life's challenges, such as aging, financial hardship, or the absence of a loved one. Written for the album Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, the song is a muted, crawling ballad that includes a flute solo played by Alanis Morissette herself. It plays like a deeply personal meditation on self-acceptance and resilience.

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