Great song. Love that little plaintive, pre-chorus lick. This sounds right to me.
Intro: A
Verse:
A F G
Irresponsibility's my closest friend
A F G
Forget my duty I couldn't give a shit (obligation)
E A
Tell my about the city ordinance
E A
Tell me that we're insubordinate
Pre-Chorus/Guitar Lick:
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Plan tomorrow, money to borrow
Chorus:
D A D A E
I couldn't care less, care less
D A D A E
Couldn't care less, care less
D A D A E
I'm careless, careless
And that's the way I stay
Verse:
I never pay attention, watch my step
Never pay my bills, way in debt
Tell my about the fuckin' ordinance
Tell me that we're insubordinate
Pre-Chorus/Guitar Lick:
Plan tomorrow, money to borrow
Chorus:
I couldn't care less, care less
Couldn't care less, care less
So careless, careless
Yeah that's the way I stay
Bridge:
E D E D E D E E
Chorus:
Stay
Careless, careless...
Yeah careless is the way I'll stay
End on A.