Dayglow - Nicknames: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Nicknames" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Nicknames Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Dayglow
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Nicknames" smoothly on your guitar.
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F C Here it is: a new confession Am F You're a rather intelligent adolescent C And that's who you are, I learned my lesson Am I must not understand and just must be Dm far too progressive C/E F I never meant to be that way Am Dm I just wanted to be kind C/E F Maybe I just think too much Am C It's only in my mind this time Chorus: F G Em Oh I know I'm not everything you thought I was Am (Who you say you are is who you're not) F G And oh I've tried you cried Em I am not all you had thought Am (Who you say you are is who you're not) F G And I'll do my best my flesh Em Is still gonna make mistakes Am (Who you say you are is who you're not) F G Em So please forgive if it's really just some big nickname Am (Who you say you are is who you're not) Here it is, a new perspective I'm listening but in fair warning it's rather subjective Woah! So unexpected I know my friends but I'd rather bathe in my self-rejection I never meant to be that way But I know I am sometimes Well maybe I just think too much You were right, it was only in my mind Chorus: Oh I know I'm not everything you thought I was (Who you say you are is who you're not) And oh I've tried you cried I am not all you had thought (Who you say you are is who you're not) And I'll do my best my flesh Is still gonna make mistakes (Who you say you are is who you're not) So please forgive if it's really just some big nickname (Who you say you are is who you're not) Em Am At least I tried F G Well at least I tried Em Am At least I tried F Well at least I uh You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm  C  Dm  E  Em  F  G  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Nicknames" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Nicknames" by Dayglow.