Verse:
E
people always say be true to yourself
BA
in the ideal situation id be anyone else but me
its fine, your fragile state of mind
BE
is just a part of growing up you'll look back on this time and laugh
your struggle is your art
B
but dont struggle to much you've got a bleeding heart
A
and its sad, you're mad
just call your mum and dad
B
and have them smooth a few things over you're a growing lad
Chorus:
EDAE
nothing compares to the life of an underachiever
EDAE
burdened in doubt, you're your very own self deciever
EDAE
potential is the worst kind of spout that they'll have you believe, huh
E
and you try
D
and you try
A
and you try
Verse:
E
people always say be kind to yourself
B
but is this really what you wanted
AB
why did you try to suffocate me?
E
people always say have faith in yourself
B
if i can get out of bed I'll show you
AB
just how much i can succeed
Chorus:
EDAE
nothing compares to the life of an underachiever
EDAE
burdened in doubt you're your very own self deciever
EDAE
potential is the worst kind of spout that they'll have you believe, huh
E
and you try
D
and you try
A
and you try
Verse:
E
people always say look after yourself
B
if thats the trick of the play
AB
why the xxxx did nobody tell me?
E
people always say dont belittle yourself
B
if you dont kick up a fuss
AB
who the hells gonna set yourself free
Chorus:
EDAE
nothing compares to the life of an underachiever
EDAE
burdened in doubt you're your very own self deciever
EDAE
potential is the worst kind of spout that they'll have you believe, huh
E
and you try
D
And you try
A
and you try
E
and you try
D
and you try
A
and you try
Bridge -x4-:
E
they dont care
B
they dont care
A
about these teenage xxxxs with painted nails and
E
bleached out xxxxty hair
Outro:
E
people always say be true to yourself
E
in the ideal situation id be anyone else