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Hard to Explain

The Strokes
ChordsKeyGintermediate165 BPM
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Chords in this song6

Verse 1

Was an honest man
Asked me for the phone 
Tried to take control 
Oh, I don't see it that way
I don't see it that way
We shared some ideas
All obsessed with fame 
Says we're all the same 
I don't see it that way
I don't see it that way

Pre-Chorus

Raised in Carolina
I'm not like that
Tryin' to remind her
When we go back

Chorus

I missed the last bus
I'll take the next train
I try, but you see
It's hard to explain
I said the right things
But act the wrong way
I like it right here
But I cannot stay
I watched the TV
Forget what I'm told
Well, I am too young
And they are too old
The joke is on you
This place is a zoo
You're right, it's true

Verse 2

He said he can't decide
I shake my head to say 
Everything's just great 
Oh, I just can't remember
I just can't remember

Pre-Chorus

Raised in Carolina (she says)
I'm not like that
Tryin' to remind her
When we go back

Chorus

I said the right things
But act the wrong way
I like it right here
But I cannot stay
I watched the TV
Forget what I'm told
I am too young
And they are too old
I'll make it you see
I'm ever so pleased
Pretend to be nice
So I can be mean
I missed the last bus
I'll take the next train
I try, but you see
It's hard to explain

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