51st State
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[Intro ]
F
[Verso 1]
G Am F
Look out of your windows, watch the skies
G Am F
Read all the instructions with bright, blue eyes
G Am F
We're W.A.S.P.'s, yeah, proud American sons
G F
We know how to clean our teeth
F
And how to strip down a gun
[Refrão]
Am G F
'Cause we're the 51st state of America
Am G F
This is the 51st state of America
Am G F
We are the 51st state of America
[Verso 2]
G Am F
Our star-spangled Union Jack flutters so proud
G Am F
Over the dancing heads of the merry, patriotic crowd
G Am F
Yeah, tip your hat to the Yankee conquerors
G Am
We've got no reds under the bed
F
With guns under our pillows
[Refrão]
Am G F
We're the 51st state of America
Am G F
This is the 51st state of America
Am G F
We are the 51st state of America
Interlude
F Em F
Wo-ho-ho-ho-ho
Em F
Wo-ho-ho-ho-ho
[Verso 3]
G Am F
Here in the land of opportunities
F
Hah!
G Am F
Watch us revel in our liberty
G Am
Well, you can say what we like
F
But it doesn't change anything
G Am F G Am
'Cause the corridors of power, they're an ocean away
[Refrão]
G F
We're the 51st state of America
Am G F
This is the 51st state of America
Am G F Am
We are the 51st state of America, ay ay ay
G F
51st state of America
Outro
Em F
Wo-ho-ho-ho-ho
Em F
Wo-ho-ho-ho-ho
Em F
Wo-ho-ho-ho-ho
How to play 51st State
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.