Aretha
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[Intro: ]Bb, Gm, Eb, F
Bb Gm Eb
I got Aretha in the Morning
F Bb
High on my headphones and walking to school
F Bb Gm Eb
I got the blues in springtime
F Eb Ebm
cause I know that I'll never have the right shoes
Bb Cm
Momma she'd notice but she's always crying
Dm
I got no-one to confide in
F Bb
Aretha, nobody but you
Momma she'd notice but she's always fighting
something in her mind
and it sounds like breaking glass
Bb Gm Eb
I got Aretha in the Morning
Cm F Bb
High on my headphones and walking to school
F Bb Gm Eb
I got the blues in springtime
Cm F Eb Ebm
cause I know that I'll never have the right shoes
Eb
You got the words
Bb
Baby you got the words
Eb
You got the words
Bb
Baby you got the words
Bb Cm
Aretha, Aretha I don't want to go to school
F
Cause they just don't understand
Bb
And I think the place is cruel
Child singer, raise your voice
Stand up on your own
Go out there and strike out
G C Am F
I tell Aretha in the morning
Dm G C
High on my headphones and walking to school
G E7 Am Dm
I got the blues in springtime
G F Fm
Cause I know that I'll never have the right shoes
C
But I got the words
How to play Aretha
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.