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I Want To Be Straight

Ian Dury and the Blockheads

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Want To Be Straight by Ian Dury and the Blockheads in the key of C

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
(Spoken Introductions)

C  Bm     I'm Charley, F  YouE Know
C  Bm    I'm Norman Pleased To MFeetE You
C  Bm    I'm Mickey,F  E Hello
C  Bm             WilFkoE​
C  Bm   I'm Johnny, How Are You Doing Harry?F  E  Charming
C  Bm   My Name Is DFavEid
C  Bm           F AndE I'm Ian'
AndC  Bm       F  E Guess What?

Oi!

I CWant BTo Be Straight, I FWant ToE Be Straight
I'm CSick BAnd Tired Of Taking Drugs And FStayingE Up Late
I CWanna BConfirm, I FWannaE Conform
I Wanna Be ESafe And I Wanna Be Snug And I Wanna Be F#Warm

I CWant BTo Be Straight, I FWantE To Be   Straight
I CWanna BCreate A Place Of My Own In The FWelfEare State
Brr, CGoBnna Be Good, Brr, FGonEna Be Kind
It Might Be A EWrench But Think Of The Stench I'm Leaving BeF#hind

I CWant BTo Be Straight, I FWantE To Be Straight
Come COut BOf The Cold And Do What I'm Told And Don't FDeEviate
C  B  I Wanna Give, I Wanna Give, I Wanna FGiveE My Consent
I'm Learning To EHate All The Things That Were Great When I Used To BeF#   Bent!

D#mCould Be That G#mStraightness    EDum Dum Diddley
G#mMight Lead To BGreatness   EDoo Dee Doo Yuh Dum Doo
G#mOr Into F#Lateness  E  Do Yeh Doo Yeh Dop
My CEhance Has Only Just ArD#mrived, Ha

Ow! EStraight, Straight, Straight, Straight
BStraight, Straight, Straight, Straight
EStraight, Straight, Straight, Straight, F#Straight

I CWantB To Be Straight, I FWaEnt To Be Straight
I'm CSickB And Tired Of Taking Drugs And FStaEying Up Late
I CKnow BThat You're Right, I KFnowE I Was Wrong
So CThanks BVery Much, And Please Keep In Touch, I'll Be FRunningE Along

I CWant BTo Be Straight, I FWantE To Be Straight
I CWant BTo Be Straight, I FWantE To Be Straight

I CWant BTo Be Straight           I FWantE To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I CWant BTo Be Straight           I FWantE To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I CWant BTo Be Straight           I FWantE To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I CWant BTo Be Straight           I FWantE To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I CWant BTo Be Straight           I FWantE To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I CWant BTo Be Straight           I FWantE To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I CWant BTo Be Straight           I FWantE To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I CWant BTo Be Straight           I FWantE To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I CWant BTo Be Straight           I FWantE To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I CWant BTo Be Straight           I FWantE To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I CWant BTo Be Straight           I FWantE To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I CWant BTo Be Straight           I FWantE To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I CWant BTo Be Straight           I FWantE To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)

I CWant BTo Be Straight           I FWantE To Be .....    Straight
            (Straight, Straight,
Also available in: F (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Want To Be Straight?

The chords for I Want To Be Straight are: C, Bm, F, E, B, F#, D#m, G#m

What is the original key of I Want To Be Straight?

The original key is F.

What is the difficulty of playing I Want To Be Straight?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play I Want To Be Straight in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can I Want To Be Straight be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play I Want To Be Straight on ukulele?

Chord I Want To Be Straight can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Want To Be Straight?

I Want To Be Straight uses 8 chords: C, Bm, F, E, B, F#, D#m, G#m

What is the easiest way to play I Want To Be Straight?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was I Want To Be Straight released in?

I Want To Be Straight was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Want To Be Straight?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Want To Be Straight to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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