CE
My mother says I'm great
CFE
And it always makes me sad
CFE
I don't think she's being nice
CFE
I really think she believes that
CFGF
So now I bend my days around the people
G
All the people obey, whoa
CBb
So sad it's nothing
F G C F G (one stroke)
Happiness depends on who you blame
CFE
I gather things can change
CFE
So maybe she's asleep in her grave
CFE
She gave her body to science
CFG
So I'm not sure what's in her place
FG
Maybe roses or Tanqueray, whoa
CBb
So sad it's nothing
FGCE
Happiness depends on who you blame
Solo:
ACFE
I know the dead still listen
CFE
She sings a part of every refrain
CFG
Under the weight of the living
F
Pointing a finger
G
With no eyes to aim, whoa
CBb
So sad it's nothing
FG
It's absolutely nothing
CBb
So sad it's nothing
FG
It's absolutely nothing
CBb
So sad it's nothing
F G C F G (one stroke)
Happiness depends on who you blame