Anita
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Intro C# C B
F# G G#
C# C B
F# G G#
C# E
Hey, what's your name? She said
B D
You're just my type
C#
She said
C#
Hey, how you're doin'?
E
It's really nice to meet ya'
B
You should take my number
D C#
I go by Anita
She said
C#
I live nearby
E
Wouldn't you know
B
Come take a ride
C#
I got something on my mind
C# E
You play keytar for an indie band
B
The show it's tonight
A G#
You're wasting all your time
C#
Don't you understand
B
I don't wanna hold your hand
A
Or listen to your band
B
I just wanna hear you say it
C# B
I need Anita, ah
A
I need Anita
B
I need Anita, ah
I really need Anita
C# E
Ah ah ah ah
B
You'll be running running running
C#
From yourself
E B
'Cause you can't dream of anybody else
D C#
(Oh, damn)
C#
I heard you've been
E
Knocking on my door
B
Crying alone
D C#
To some weezer on your phone (so lame)
C#
I let you in
E
You've made it this far
B
Don't fuck around
A G#
Stop playing my guitar
C#
Don't you understand
B
I don't wanna hold your hand
A
Or listen to your band
B
I just wanna hear you say it
C# B
I need Anita ah
B
I need Anita
A
I need Anita ah
B
I really need a what?
( C# C B )
( F# G G# )
( C# C B )
( F# G G# )
C# B
Don't you understand (I need Anita, ah)
(I need Anita)
A B
Don't wanna hold your hand I (I need Anita, ah)
(I need Anita)
C# B
Listen to your band I (I need Anita, ah)
(I need Anita)
A B
Just wanna hear you say it (I need Anita, ah)
(I need Anita)
C#
Don't you understand
B
I don't wanna hold your hand
A
Or listen to your band
B
I just wanna hear you say it
C# B
I need Anita, ah
A
I need Anita
B
I need Anita, ah
I really need Anita
( C# B A B )
( C B A )
B C#
I really need Anita
How to play Anita
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#. 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.