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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 G

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

G  F#m     I'm Charley,  C You BKnow
G  F#m    I'm Norman Pleased To MeCet BYou
G  F#m    I'm Mickey, C  BHello
G  F#m             WilkCo B​
G  F#m   I'm Johnny, How Are You Doing Harry? C  B Charming
G  F#m   My Name Is DaCviBd
G  F#m            CAnd BI'm Ian'
AndG  F#m        C  BGuess What?

Oi!

I GWant F#To Be Straight, I WCant To BBe Straight
I'm GSick F#And Tired Of Taking Drugs And SCtaying BUp Late
I GWanna F#Confirm, I WCanna BConform
I Wanna Be BSafe And I Wanna Be Snug And I Wanna Be C#Warm

I GWant F#To Be Straight, I WCant BTo Be   Straight
I GWanna F#Create A Place Of My Own In The WCelfaBre State
Brr, GGoF#nna Be Good, Brr, GConnBa Be Kind
It Might Be A BWrench But Think Of The Stench I'm Leaving BeC#hind

I GWant F#To Be Straight, I WCant BTo Be Straight
Come GOut F#Of The Cold And Do What I'm Told And Don't DCevBiate
G  F#  I Wanna Give, I Wanna Give, I Wanna GCive BMy Consent
I'm Learning To BHate All The Things That Were Great When I Used To BeC#   Bent!

A#mCould Be That D#mStraightness    BDum Dum Diddley
D#mMight Lead To F#Greatness   DBoo Dee Doo Yuh Dum Doo
D#mOr Into C#Lateness  B  Do Yeh Doo Yeh Dop
My CBhance Has Only Just ArA#mrived, Ha

Ow! BStraight, Straight, Straight, Straight
F#Straight, Straight, Straight, Straight
BStraight, Straight, Straight, Straight, C#Straight

I GWantF# To Be Straight, I WCanBt To Be Straight
I'm GSickF# And Tired Of Taking Drugs And SCtayBing Up Late
I GKnow F#That You're Right, I KnCow BI Was Wrong
So GThanks F#Very Much, And Please Keep In Touch, I'll Be RCunning BAlong

I GWant F#To Be Straight, I WCant BTo Be Straight
I GWant F#To Be Straight, I WCant BTo Be Straight

I GWant F#To Be Straight           I WCant BTo Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I GWant F#To Be Straight           I WCant BTo Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I GWant F#To Be Straight           I WCant BTo Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I GWant F#To Be Straight           I WCant BTo Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I GWant F#To Be Straight           I WCant BTo Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I GWant F#To Be Straight           I WCant BTo Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I GWant F#To Be Straight           I WCant BTo Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I GWant F#To Be Straight           I WCant BTo Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I GWant F#To Be Straight           I WCant BTo Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I GWant F#To Be Straight           I WCant BTo Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I GWant F#To Be Straight           I WCant BTo Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I GWant F#To Be Straight           I WCant BTo Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)
I GWant F#To Be Straight           I WCant BTo Be Straight
            (Straight, Straight,             Straight Ah Won't It Be Great)

I GWant F#To Be Straight           I WCant BTo Be .....    Straight
            (Straight, Straight,
Also available in: F (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Want To Be Straight?

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