129
Split Enz
Learn how to play 129 by Split Enz with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
"129 (MATINEE IDYLL)" - Split Enz, from their second single 'The Sweet Talkin' Spoon
Song' (1973)
Note: This is the earlier version of the two released, hence the lack of 7th chords
added later!
The chords are actually strummed in a pattern in the verse which alternates between D
and Dsus2 then
a form of Gmaj7 and G, it is originally on mandolin but you can easily imitate it using
the chord tabs
below,
[VERSE STRUMMED CHORDS]
D Dsus2 Gmaj7 G
e|--2----0--------2-----3---|
B|--3----3--------3-----3---|
G|--2----2--------0-----0---|
D|--0----0--------0-----0---|
A|----------------2-----2---|
E|--------------------------|
[Intro]
D G (x3)
[Verse 1]
D G
Hiding in the wings forever
D G
We'll take the stage, 'cause it's now or never
D Gm
And the whole thing reeks of cheap striptease
D Gm
The matinee idylls they all fall to their knees
Em A
It's not all first nights at all
C F E
There's nothing more dull than a curtain call
D G D G
`Get on with it'
[Verse 2]
D G
Playing Romeo, you make your debut, yes you do!
D G
Rose red cheeks but your face is all blue
Em A
It's not all bouquets & white crayons
C F E
They're going to laugh when you look down
Em A
I'm going to ask you if you want to be a chorus boy
F#m E E G E G E D
You can mime the tragedy while we all sing along
[Bridge]
e|---2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--2--|
B|---3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--3--|
G|---2--2--2--2--2--2--0--0--0--0--2--2--2--2--2--2--| X4
D|---0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--0--|
A|---------4--4--3--3--2--2--1--1--0--0--x--x--x--x--|
E|---------------------------------------4--4--3--3--|
D G D G
Em A
But its, It's not all first nights at all
C F E
There's nothing more dull than a curtain call
D G (x6)
`Jolly good show'
C F C
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How to play 129
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.