Studying Politics Acoustic Chords

Standard (EADGBE)

Verse 1

G♯mIt’s like a pencil with erasers at both ends

I want it all but we’re dealing in percents

EAnd these activities that you have engaged in

This is the politics of seeing you dance with him

G♯mWe began with concluding remarks

Pick up the pieces and examine the parts

EYour words always cut when they're cliché

But here’s my knife because I came for the buffet

Chorus

G♯mThis is the way it goes

With you a part of it

Nervously saying words

That oh-so-tightly fit

EA mark beneath the chin (Uh Uh)

I’ve caught you once again

G♯mIt’s in the way you sell every word and phrase

And leaving me to know how much the meaning weighs

ESaying that but meaning this (Uh Uh)

Using hands for emphasis

G♯m(Oh Ho)(Oh Ho)E(Oh Ho)(Oh Ho)[repeat]

Verse 2

G♯mYou’d like to think that you’re the best part of me

 But I conEfess there is nothing left of you here (nothing left of you here)

G♯mThese parallels and silly games

Hide your face and say the name

ESay the name (say the name)

Chorus

Bridge

G♯m B F♯mThere’s that smile againG♯m B F♯m

 You fake it and I fG♯mollow Byou rightF♯m in

 What a fool I've beG♯men B F♯m

To fall for it each time

Chorus 2x