Verse:
AD
My brain is working overtime. I need something to ease my mind
BmG
And as my thoughts go manic, I really start to panic.
F#mE
There’s no place to hide behind.
AD
I freak and then hallucinate. I go at lights when I should wait.
BmG
My parents think I’m lazy, But, damn, I’m going crazy.
F#mE
I can’t help my mental state.
Chorus:
D
(Pick it up, ya’ll, pick it up)
ADA
Ooh-la-la (he’s trippin’) La-dee-dah (mental slippin’)
DAE
Take these brains out of my way.
Verse:
AD
I work into a frenzied clip. I bite the corners of my lip.
BmG
I’m losin’ my appetite. My pants don’t even fit right.
F#mE
Take away the month-old dip, (Pick it up, ya’ll)
AD
My hair could start a bowl cut fad, the state of my attire is sad.
BmGF#mE
And if I was run over, by a brand new Range Rover, Hey, I'd actually be glad.
Chorus:
D
(Pick it up, ya’ll, pick it up)
ADA
Ooh-la-la (he’s trippin’) La-dee-dah (mental slippin’)
DAE
Take these brains out of my way.
DADA
Do you really want me down? Do you really want me?
DADA
Do you really want me down? Cause I'm waiting to see.
Solo: DAADDBmGF#mEVerse:
AD
My brain is working overtime. I need something to ease my mind
BmG
And as my thoughts go manic, I really start to panic.
F#mE
There’s no place to hide behind.
Chorus:
D
(Pick it up, ya’ll, pick it up)
ADA
Ooh-la-la (he’s trippin’) La-dee-dah (mental slippin’)
DAED
Take these brains out of my way. (Repeat Chorus)
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