A Soapbox Opera
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Em Gmaj7
I hear, only what I want to hear
Cmaj7
But, I have to believe in something
Am
Have to believe in just one thing
D G Bm
I said Father Washington, you're all mixed up
F C Em
Collecting sinners in an old tin cup
D G Bm
Well, spare a listen for a restless fool
F C Em
There's something missing when I need your rules
Em Gmaj7
Well hey there, You tell me you're a holy man
Cmaj7
But, although I'm just a beginner
Am
I don't see you as a winner
D G Bm
I said, Sister Robinson, you're all washed up
F C Em
Collecting teardrops in a paper cup
D G Bm
If I could tell you what you need to know
F C Em
If I could help you to get on with the show
( Gmaj7 Bm7/5- C/G C Bm )
Am G Bm
Reverend Ebenezer, there's a storm in my head
Bm7/5- C/G D13
Makes me hear what you said, just was it true?
D7 D13
So, what have I to do?
D7 D13
Well, what has he to do?
D7 Eb F G
Oh, what is there to do?
Eb F G Eb F
Oh oh oh
( Eb F Eb F G )
Em Gmaj7
Mary, oh tell me what I'm living for
Cmaj7
'Cause I feel like I'm tossed in the river
Am
Have you a son to deliver
D G Bm
I said, Father Washington, you're all mixed up
F C Em
Collecting sinners in an old tin cup
D G Bm
You tell the children what they need to know
F C Em
But will they listen when it's time to go
D G Bm
Oh, Sister Robinson, you're all wound up
F C Em
Collecting teardrops in a paper cup
D G Bm
Can someone tell me what I need to know
F C Em
Can someone help me to get on with the show
( Eb+ Em C#m7/5- )
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Am = X 0 2 2 1 0
Bm = X 2 4 4 3 2
Bm7/5- = X 2 3 2 3 X
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
C#m7/5- = X 4 5 4 5 X
C/G = 3 3 2 X 1 X
Cmaj7 = X 3 2 0 0 X
D = X X 0 2 3 2
D13 = X 5 4 2 0 X
D7 = X X 0 2 1 2
Eb = X 6 5 3 4 3
Eb+ = X 6 5 4 4 X
Em = 0 2 2 0 0 0
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
Gmaj7 = 3 X 4 4 3 X
How to play A Soapbox Opera
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 Em. 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.