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The DJ Is Crying For Help


The song "The DJ Is Crying For Help" performed by AJR is in the key of E major. It was released on their album "Neotheater" in 2019. AJR is an American pop band formed in 2005 by brothers Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met. They gained popularity through their unique blend of pop, electronic, and alternative influences. The song was composed by the Met brothers themselves. As for trivia, it's worth mentioning that AJR has cited bands like Vampire Weekend and Imagine Dragons as their inspirations. The melody of "The DJ Is Crying For Help" is characterized by a catchy, upbeat tempo and incorporates elements of electronic music, showcasing the band's signature sound.

The DJ Is Crying For Help - AJR

a b D F# E D a
Everyone's laughing at me
D F# E D E b a b D
But not like they used to
a b D F# E D a
The room's spinning all around me
D F# E D E b a b D
But not like I'm used to

F# D F# D F# F# D F# D
Hired , hired , can I get hired?
F# F# D F# D F# F# D F# D
I got no skills except getting high
F# D F# D F# F# D F# D
I'm trying , trying , I can start Friday
D C# b f# e e e e f# e d
You've wasted your life but thanks for applying

D B A A A F# E D b F# E
Hey now , hold up , we were fun as hell
D B A A A F# E D b F# E
I'm all grown up but you couldn't tell
D B A A A F# E D a D F# E
Now I don't know what to do with myself
D a D G F# E D
Da - da - da - da - da - da - da

D B A A A F# E D b F# E
You got older 'cause you're good at life
D B A A A F# E D b F# E
I'm all 17 at 35
D B A A A F# E D a D F# E
Now I don't know if there's anything else
D D a D G F# E D
The DJ is crying for help