Chords for The Strokes - The Adults Are Talking (Official Video)

Tempo:
82.55 bpm
Chords used:

F

C

Gm

Bb

Dm

Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
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The Strokes - The Adults Are Talking (Official Video) chords
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[Gm]
[C] [F]
[Bb] [Gm]
[C] [Em] [F] They've been saying you're [D] sophisticated They're [F] complaining, [G] over [D]-educated
You [F] are saying all [C] the boys [D] that are dreaming, [C] said it after me
They [F] will blame us, crucify [D] and shame us We [F] can't help it if [G] we offer [D] problems
[F] We are trying hard [G] to get [D] your attention Climbing up [C] your wall
[Em] [G] Don't
[Gm] go there, it's another return I [C] know you think of me when you think of her
[F] But then it don't make sense when you try it on
[Dm] This is the right [Bb] thing, but it would have wrecked her best
[Gm] And then you did something wrong, you said it was good
And [C] now you don't know how you could have blamed [F] me
Cause you are confused, cause you want me to But [Bb] then you want me to be the same as [F] you
[Dm] [F] You [Dm] [E] [Am]
[F] [Dm]
[F] [Dm]
[C]
[F] were waiting [Bb] for the [Dm] elevator You [F] were saying [Cm] all the words [Dm] I'm dreaming
[F] No more asking [G] questions or [Dm] excuses The [C] information's here, here and [Em] everywhere
[G] Don't
[Gm] go there, it's another return [C] I know you think of me when you think of her
[F] But then it don't make sense when you try it on
[Dm] This is the right thing, but it would have wrecked her best
[Gm] And then you did something wrong, you said it was good
[C] And now you don't know how you could have blamed me
[F] Cause you are confused, cause you want me to [Dm] But then you want me to be the same as [Gm] you
I don't [C] know what I'm gonna say
[F] Oh, [Bb] it's not your [Gm] fault I don't want [C] anyone
[F] else to [Dm] do
[Bb] It's not your [Gm] fault
[C]
[F] [Bb]
[Gm] It's [C]
[F] [Bb]
[Gm] [C]
[F] [Bb]
[C]
[F] not yours
[Bb]
Shit, I don't [C] like it
I'm getting [F] right some time
[G] Oh, maybe [Bb] not tonight
Oh, [Gm] maybe not tonight
Oh, maybe [C] not tonight
Oh, maybe [F] not tonight
Oh, maybe [Bb] not tonight
[Gm] [C]
Key:  
F
134211111
C
3211
Gm
123111113
Bb
12341111
Dm
2311
F
134211111
C
3211
Gm
123111113
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To learn The Strokes - The Adults Are Talking chords, your first step should be understanding these chords - Bb, Gm, C, F, Bb and C in sequence. Begin your practice at a relaxed 41 BPM, then work your way up to the song's BPM of 83. Adjust the capo based on your vocal range and chord preference, keeping the song's key of F Major in mind.

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[Gm] _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
[C] _ _ _ _ [F] _ _ _ _
[Bb] _ _ _ _ [Gm] _ _ _ _
[C] _ _ _ [Em] _ [F] _ _ They've been saying you're [D] sophisticated _ They're [F] complaining, [G] over [D]-educated
You [F] are saying all [C] the boys [D] that are dreaming, _ [C] said it after me _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ They _ _ [F] will blame us, crucify [D] and shame us We [F] can't help it if [G] we offer [D] problems _
[F] We are trying hard [G] to get [D] your attention _ Climbing up [C] your wall _ _ _ _ _ _
[Em] _ _ _ [G] Don't _ _ _
[Gm] go there, it's another return I [C] know you think of me when you think of her
[F] But then it don't make sense when you try it on
[Dm] This is the right [Bb] thing, but it would have wrecked her best
[Gm] And then you did something wrong, you said it was good
And [C] now you don't know how you could have blamed [F] me
Cause you are confused, cause you want me to But [Bb] then you want me to be the same as [F] you
_ _ _ [Dm] _ [F] _ You _ _ _ [Dm] _ [E] _ [Am] _ _ _
[F] _ _ [Dm] _ _ _ _ _ _
[F] _ _ [Dm] _ _ _ _ _ _
[C] _ _ _ _ _ _ _
[F] were waiting [Bb] for the [Dm] elevator You [F] were saying [Cm] all the words [Dm] I'm dreaming _ _
[F] No more asking [G] questions or [Dm] excuses The [C] information's here, _ _ _ _ _ here and [Em] everywhere
_ [G] Don't _ _ _
[Gm] go there, it's another return [C] I know you think of me when you think of her
[F] But then it don't make sense when you try it on
[Dm] This is the right thing, but it would have wrecked her best
[Gm] And then you did something wrong, you said it was good
[C] And now you don't know how you could have blamed me
[F] Cause you are confused, cause you want me to [Dm] But then you want me to be the same as [Gm] you
I _ don't [C] know what I'm gonna say
[F] Oh, _ [Bb] it's not _ your [Gm] fault I don't want [C] _ anyone _
[F] _ _ else to [Dm] do
[Bb] _ It's not your [Gm] fault
_ _ [C] _ _ _ _
[F] _ _ _ _ [Bb] _ _ _ _
[Gm] _ _ It's [C] _ _ _ _
[F] _ _ _ _ [Bb] _ _ _ _
_ _ [Gm] _ _ [C] _ _ _ _
[F] _ _ _ _ [Bb] _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ [C] _ _ _ _
[F] _ not yours
[Bb] _ _ _ _
Shit, I don't [C] like it
I'm getting [F] right some time
[G] Oh, maybe [Bb] not tonight
Oh, [Gm] maybe not tonight
Oh, maybe [C] not tonight
Oh, maybe [F] not tonight
Oh, maybe [Bb] not tonight _ _ _
[Gm] _ _ _ _ [C] _ _ _ _

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