Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Intro: D G 3x Verse 1: D G A D Why do I deny all that's accepted true? Hm F#m G A Why can't I live my life like I'm expected to? A D A D Get a college degree, buy a color TV? F#m A C G D Oh what's exactly the matter with me?
Verse 2: D G A D I believe no one's conclusions, I think for myself Hm F#m G A I take nothing for granted, my brain ain't on the shelf A D A D I've got my views though I may sound confused F#m A C G D Oh what's exactly the matter with me? Verse 3: D G A D Why can't I settle down in one little place? Hm F#m G A Find me a girl and get out of this race? A D A D But, my boots start itching, my eyes start looking F#m A C G D Oh what's exactly the matter with me? Verse 4: D G D G Why can't I march when the cause is just? Hm F#m G A Stamp out oppression, greed and lust? A D A D Oh, inferiority, insecurity F#m A C G D Yeah, that's exactly the matter with me Verse 5: D G D G Why do I "yes" people that I despise? Hm F#m G A Why can't I say "I hate you" right to your eyes? A D A D Oh, inferiority, pent up hostility F#m A C G D Yeah, that's exactly the matter with me Outro: F#m A C G D That's exactly the matter with me