Abracadebra
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[Intro ]
Am G Cadd9 F Am G F C C
Am G Cadd9 F Am G F C C
[Verso 1]
F G C F
Tulsa's last magician had a girlfriend of seven years
F G C F
He'd call her AbracaDebra and her bra would disappear
Am G C F F
He charmed her with his performance, but the bedroom is where he wooed
Am G F C C
And had more than one trick up his sleeve when they both were in the nude
[Verso 2]
F G C F
She was just signed to the circus when her heart was caught off guard
F G C F
By a man in a tuxedo saying, "Ma'am, is this your cart?"
Am G C F F
She held some hesitation, but she quickly grew more fond
Am G F C C G/B
He was lousy at levitation, but a wizard with his wand
[Refrão]
Am G Am G
AbracaDebra, alakazam, voila
Am G F C C
She roams these lands with an Okie man, but she misses Arkansas
Break
Am G Cadd9 F Am G F C C
Am G Cadd9 F Am G F C C
[Verso 3]
F G C F
He had a thing for inked-up ladies, yeah, he loved her tit-for-tat
F G C F
And they got it on like the rabbits that he pulled from his hat
Am G C F F
He'd leave the circus stunned in silence, but Debra made a great racket
Am G F C C
When he pulled her backstage and tied her up in his straightjacket
[Verso 4]
F G C F
She wasn't brave enough for barrels, refused Niagara Falls
F G C F
But what she lacked in fortitude, she made up in cup and balls
Am G C F F
His illusions would confuse 'em, they'd gasp and rub their eyes
Am G F C C G/B
But his greatest disappearing act was done between her thighs
[Refrão]
Am G Am G
AbracaDebra, alakazam, voila
Am G F C C
Oklahoma, New York to Nola, but she misses Arkansas
Break
Am G Cadd9 F Am G F C C
Am G Cadd9 F Am G F C C
[Ponte]
F G C F
Well, Tulsa's last magician reached behind his ear for the ring
F G C F
But he never reveals his secrets till the bearded lady sings
Am G C F F
At the curtain call, he called her over, she agreed to never part
Am G F C C G/B
And in his pants, he pitched a tent even bigger than his heart
[Refrão]
Am G Am G
AbracaDebra, alakazam, voila
Am G F C C G/B
She's eight weeks late with a boomer, sooner gonna have it in Arkansas
Outro
Am G Am G
AbracaDebra, alakazam, voila
Am G F C C
She roams these lands with an Okie man, but she misses Arkansas
F C C
And she misses Arkansas
F C C
And she misses Arkansas
How to play Abracadebra
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.