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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 E

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

E  D#m     I'm Charley,  A You G#Know
E  D#m    I'm Norman Pleased To MeAet G#You
E  D#m    I'm Mickey, A  G#Hello
E  D#m             WilkAo G#​
E  D#m   I'm Johnny, How Are You Doing Harry? A  G# Charming
E  D#m   My Name Is DaAviG#d
E  D#m            AAnd G#I'm Ian'
AndE  D#m        A  G#Guess What?

Oi!

I EWant D#To Be Straight, I WAant To G#Be Straight
I'm ESick D#And Tired Of Taking Drugs And SAtaying G#Up Late
I EWanna D#Confirm, I WAanna G#Conform
I Wanna Be G#Safe And I Wanna Be Snug And I Wanna Be WA#arm

I EWant D#To Be Straight, I WAant G#To Be   Straight
I EWanna D#Create A Place Of My Own In The WAelfaG#re State
Brr, EGoD#nna Be Good, Brr, GAonnG#a Be Kind
It Might Be A G#Wrench But Think Of The Stench I'm Leaving BehA#ind

I EWant D#To Be Straight, I WAant G#To Be Straight
Come EOut D#Of The Cold And Do What I'm Told And Don't DAevG#iate
E  D#  I Wanna Give, I Wanna Give, I Wanna GAive G#My Consent
I'm Learning To G#Hate All The Things That Were Great When I Used To Be A#  Bent!

GmCould Be ThatCm Straightness  G#  Dum Dum Diddley
CmMight Lead ToD# Greatness   G#Doo Dee Doo Yuh Dum Doo
CmOr IntoA# Lateness G#   Do Yeh Doo Yeh Dop
My CG#hance Has Only Just ArrGmived, Ha

Ow! G#Straight, Straight, Straight, Straight
D#Straight, Straight, Straight, Straight
G#Straight, Straight, Straight, Straight, SA#traight

I EWantD# To Be Straight, I WAanG#t To Be Straight
I'm ESickD# And Tired Of Taking Drugs And SAtayG#ing Up Late
I EKnow D#That You're Right, I KnAow G#I Was Wrong
So EThanks D#Very Much, And Please Keep In Touch, I'll Be RAunning G#Along

I EWant D#To Be Straight, I WAant G#To Be Straight
I EWant D#To Be Straight, I WAant G#To Be Straight

I EWant D#To Be Straight           I WAant G#To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I EWant D#To Be Straight           I WAant G#To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I EWant D#To Be Straight           I WAant G#To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I EWant D#To Be Straight           I WAant G#To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I EWant D#To Be Straight           I WAant G#To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I EWant D#To Be Straight           I WAant G#To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I EWant D#To Be Straight           I WAant G#To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I EWant D#To Be Straight           I WAant G#To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I EWant D#To Be Straight           I WAant G#To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I EWant D#To Be Straight           I WAant G#To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I EWant D#To Be Straight           I WAant G#To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I EWant D#To Be Straight           I WAant G#To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I EWant D#To Be Straight           I WAant G#To Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)

I EWant D#To Be Straight           I WAant G#To Be .....    Straight
            (Straight, Straight,
Also available in: F (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Want To Be Straight?

The chords for I Want To Be Straight are: E, D#m, A, G#, D#, A#, Gm, Cm

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: E, D#m, A, G#, D#, A#, Gm, Cm

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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