Amateur
G G/F# Em C
G G/F# Em C
You made me feel like I’m okay, I could be happy
G G/F# Em C
Now I can sit not run away, stupidly laughing,
Em D Em C
Wipe out all self-pity, it’s slowing me down,
C D Em C
Turning off feeling pretty, dressing up dressing down,
G G/F# Em C
I walk around the city, out of my way, looking for something,
G G/F# Em C
I’ve got all that I need to save my day, so why am I running?
Em D C G
You said I should get professional help, it always makes me cry,
Em D C G G/F#
I know I’m just an amateur but I’ve got to try.
G G/F# Em C
Oo oo oo, oh ee oh, oh eh oh
G G/F# Em C
Oo oo oo, oh ee oh, oh eh oh
G G/F# Em C
I had a birthday party and it was packed, got friends who love me,
G G/F# Em C
We hung a disco ball up and watched the lights, they were so lovely,
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Em D C G
You said I should get professional help, it always makes me cry,
Em D C G C B
I know I’m just an amateur but I’ve got to try. I’ve gotta try
B Am Em B
When exactly are we? I get the decades mixed up,
B Am C Em
I like the streets when they’re empty, I can make the rest up,
C Em C
I can make the rest up………I can make the rest up……
G G/F# Em C
G G/F# Em C
G G/F# Em C
I walk around the city, out of my way, looking for something,
G G/F# Em C
I’ve got all that I need to save my day, so why am I running?
Em D C G
You said I should get professional help, it always makes me cry,
Em D C G G/F#
I know I’m just an amateur but I’ve got to try.
G G/F# Em C
Every day is new year’s eve, every night is the last night,
G G/F# Em C
Every day is new year’s eve, every time is the last time.
Em D C G B
You said I should get professional help, it always makes me cry,
Em D C G C B
I know I’m just an amateur but I’ve got to try. I’ve gotta try
