Amateur Hour
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G
She's got eyes just like your mama and a smile that makes you cry
Em
She's a catholic school girl rebel and that's exactly what you like
C D
She's gonna bat her pretty lashes breathing heavy on your neck
C D
Bites her bottom lip while she lights your cigarette
C D
But don't get too excited cause she's everybody's pet when
G B7 C D G B7 C D
Amateur hour is over, amateur hour is over
C D G
Amateur is over tonight
G
So you go and try your luck because you think your something special
Em
And you use the word dance but what you really mean is wrestle
C D
Your blood is pumping harder and your heart is beating faster
C D
You could be the only one that she might let harass her
C D
You think she might say yes but all you're gonna hear is laughter when
G B7 C D G B7 C D
Amateur hour is over, amateur hour is over
C D C D
Amateur hour is over, amateur hour is over
C
Let's get it over with
Em
Simple arithmetic
Am
She's ready with her list
F G
To cross you off of it
G
Well she won't be satisfied till she gets everything she pleases
Em
But it's all over for you cause you can't take the way she teases
C D
She gonna get you on your knees she gonna make you pray to Jesus
C D
Tell you dirty secrets fill your head full of diseases
F G
Strap you to a wooden board and cut you into pieces when
C Em F G C Em F G
Amateur hour is over, amateur hour is over
F G F G
Amateur hour is over, amateur hour is over
F G F G C
Amateur hour is over, amateur hour is over
How to play Amateur Hour
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.