Today, written by Billy Corgan, lead vocalist and guitarist of The Smashing Pumpkins, was inspired by a period of deep depression he was going through. The song, with its ironic lyrics and upbeat melody, serves as a satirical take on despair and Corgans view on suicide. Corgan has stated that this song helped propel the band to significant commercial success and is often seen as an anthem of its generation.
Key: E
Introduction:(repeat intro riff x8)
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x2
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C#m
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Today is the greatest day I've ever known
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Can't live for tomorrow, tomorrow's much too long
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I'll burn my eyes out
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Before I get out
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I wanted more than life could ever grant me
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D#5/A#
Bored by the chore of saving face
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Today is the greatest day I've ever known
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Can't wait for tomorrow, I might not have that long
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I'll tear my heart out before I get out
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Pink ribbon scars that never forget
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I've tried so hard to cleanse these regrets
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My angel wings were bruised and restrained
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D#5/A#
My belly stings
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Today is... today is... today is... the greatest...
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Day hee-yay, oo oo ooo ooo ooo... Day hee-yay-ay, hooo...
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I want to turn you on, I want to turn you on...
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I want to turn you on, I want to turn you
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Today is the greatest... today is the greatest day
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Today is the greatest... day... I have ever really known