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 fxxkin’ 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 .