Hang On To Your Ego Chords
by Beach Boys
Hang On To Your Ego by Beach Boys is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of Bb. It uses the chords Bb, F7, C#, G#7, G#, Gm, D# and Cm7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: Bb F7 (x4)
verse :
Bb F7 Bb
I know so many people who think they can do it alone.
Bb F7 Bb
They isolate their heads and stay in their safety zones.
Pre-Chorus:
C# G#7
Now what can you tell them?
C# G# Gm D#
And what can you say that won't make them defensive?
Bb Gm
So hang on to your ego,
Bb Gm Cm7
I know now, but I have to find it by myself.
verse :
Bb F7 Bb
They come on like they're peaceful, but inside they're so uptight.
Bb F7 Bb
They trip through their day, and waste all their thoughts at night.
Pre-Chorus:
C# G#7
Now how can I come on,
C# G# Gm D#
And tell them the way that they live could be better?
Bb Gm
So hang on to your ego,
Bb Gm Cm7
Hang on, but I know that you're gonna lose the fight
Instrumental Break
Pre-Chorus:
C# G#7
Now how can I come on,
C# G# Gm D#
And tell them the way that they live could be better?
Bb Gm
So hang on to your ego,
Bb Gm Cm7
Hang on, but I know that you're gonna lose the fight
Outro:
Bb F7