Played with the standard ska pattern (Mute strings on downstroke, un-mute on upstroke)
Chords:
G Bm Em C
e|3-2--3--3-|
B|3-3--5--5-|
G|4-4--4--5-|
D|5-4--5--5-|
A|5-2--X--3-|
E|3-X--X--X-|
[Verse 1]
G Bm
with the sunshine on my face,
Em C
i cannot complain about the things that are driving me insane
G Bm
there are too many things in my way
Em C
one too many things circling around in my brain
G Bm
and i find myself dismayed just trying to make it through the day
Em C
these things i say, i won't complain, i can't get myself straight
G Bm
too much pressure from temptation with no means of escape
Em C
for goodness sakes, i need to find release from this place
G Bm Em
if i don't, it's something i'll regret and i couldn't live with that
Em C
so i need to make amends
C G
need to straighten up my act
Bm Em
before i get caught off guard and fall flat
C
i don't want that
(This next part is played in double time)
[Chorus 1]
G
but i guess that's just the way it is
Bm
i can't believe this is the way we live
Em C
he turns around to me and says, "duh, man. ain't it obvious?"
G Bm
apparently i've been a bit oblivious to what i see
Em C
this puzzle's just a few pieces short of being complete
G Bm
i've got it stuck in my head but i can't help but dread
Em C
that i won't understand what all this means once it ends
G Bm Em
and i'd rather live forever than take any chance
C G
of not comprehending what it means in the end
(Back to normal time)
[Verse 2]
C G
what will everything mean when it ends?
G Bm
as the light fades away, slowly turning to gray
Em C G
recollecting the events of the day, i lose the strength to motivate
Bm Em
need something new to stimulate my brain
Em G
because i still can't seem to get my story straight
G Bm
nothing's what it seems, what is this supposed to mean?
Em C
i can't relate, but i know i need to get it straight
G Bm Em C
looking back on my past wondering how i've lasted as long as i have
C G Bm
can i get back on track or will this train turn into a god-awful wreck
Em C
before i get the prospect of a life i never had
(This next part is played in double time)
[Chorus 2]
G Bm
just then death appears on my doorstep but i have no chance to react
Em C
before he looks at me and says, "you're next."
G Bm
i laugh and say, "duh, man. what'd you think i'd expect?"
Em C
i don't suspect you're just paying me a visit, we're not old friends
G Bm
nor will we ever be, but i think you're just what i need
Em C
i still don't believe and can't realize what this all means
G Bm Em C
but i think i've found my release, how long until we can leave?
Source: https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/the_stupid_stupid_henchmen/duh_man_chords_2649432