An Awkward Duet
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Intro: F F F (x2)
F F
Do you want to go first?
F
Cause I'm happy to wait
A7
I practiced really hard
C7
But I'm finding it strange to start
With you
F F F
F F
So how does it go?
F
I've forgotten the tune
A7
I haven't warmed up today
C7
So I might sound a bit strange
Yes I do
F F F7
Bb Bbm
Cause I (can) sing
F G7
(I) swear it's true
A#m C7
I'm just a little nervous in front of you
F F F
F F
So who's on the 3rd?
I think I'm better at mel-o-dy
A7
Oh I'm going to get it wrong
C7
Shall we try another song?
No…? Okay.
F F
Let's just go for a take
And see how we sound
A7
My heart is beating fast
C7
Oh vocal chords please last
F
Here we go
F F F7
Bb Bbm
Cause I (can) sing
F G7
(I) swear it's true
A#m C7
I'm just a little nervous in front of you
Interlúdio: F Gm (x2)
(alterna entre F e Gm)
Hey we sound good (yeah we sound good) (x8)
F
Yeah we sound gooooooooooooood…
F F
I think I messed up
I just wanted to improvise
A7
Shall we try another day?
C7
(Well, I think I sounded great, so…)
Bb Bbm
Cause I (can) sing
F G7
(I) swear it's true
A#m C7
I'm just a little nervous in front of you
How to play An Awkward Duet
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 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.