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World's Smallest Violin

"World's Smallest Violin" by AJR is typically performed in the key of E major. Released in 2017 as part of their album "The Click," the song was written and performed by the members of AJR - Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met. It features a unique blend of pop, electronic, and indie rock elements, characterized by catchy melodies, electronic beats, and clever lyrics. "World's Smallest Violin" explores themes of empathy and understanding, with the title serving as a metaphor for expressing sympathy towards someone's perceived trivial problems. The song's upbeat tempo and infectious hooks make it a standout track on the album, showcasing AJR's signature style and innovative approach to songwriting.
World's Smallest Violin - AJR

g g g g g f e
My grandpa fought in World War II
g g g g g f e
He was such a noble dude
a a a a a g f
I can't even finish school
a a a a a g f
Missed my mom , and left too soon

g g g g g f e f
His dad was a fireman
g g g g g f e f
Who fought fires so violent
a a a a a g f g
I think I bored my therapist
a a a a a g f
While playing him my violin

a a a a a a C
Oh , my God , that's so insane
g g g g g g C
Oh , my God . that's such a shame
f e f f f f g f e f g
Next to them , my shit don't feel so grand
c d d d d d d e d c d e
But I can't help myself from feeling bad
c f# f# f# f# f# f# g a b a g
I kinda feel like two things can be sad

g g g g g f e
The world's smallest violin
g g g g g f e
Really needs an audience
g a C C a C a C D E
So if I do not find somebody soon

E D C a C D C C
I'll blow up into smithereens
D E G G E A G G
And spew my tiny symphony
E E C C E E C C C C
Just let me play my violin for you

a a a a a g# C
g g g g g f# C
f f f f f g f e
d d d d d d e d c
c d e f g a
a g f e d c c c

g g g g g f e
Somewhere in the universe
g g g g g f e
Somewhere someone's got it worse
a a a a a g f
Wish that made it easier
a a a a a g f
Wish I didn't feel the hurt

g g g g g f e
The world's smallest violin
g g g g g f e
Really needs an audience
g a C C a C a C D E
So if I do not find somebody soon

a g f d f g f f
I'll blow up into smithereens
g a C C a D C C
And spew my tiny symphony
a g f d f g f f
All up and down a city street
g a C C a D C C
While tryna put my mind at ease
a g f d f g f f
Like finishing this melody
g a C C a D C C
This feels like a necessity
a g f d f g f f
So this could be the death of me
g a C C a D C C
Or maybe just a better me
a g f d f g f f
Now , come in with the timpanis
g a C C a D C C
And take a shot of Hennessy
a g f d f g f f
I know I'm not there mentally
g a C C a D C C
But you could be the remedy
E E C C E E C C C C
So let me play my violin for you