Band
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F# (9th fret) (no notes) B
I'm a mama-papa comin' for you
A E G
I'm a space invader, I'll be a rock 'n' rollin' bitch for you
D F#
Keep your mouth shut, you're sqauwkin' like a pink monkey bird
B A E (1st fret)
and I'm busting up my brains for the words
(chorus)
G D E (1st fret)
Keep your 'lectric eye on me babe
G D E (1st fret)
Put your ray gun to my head
G D E (1st fret)
Press your space face close to mine, love
D (5th fret) E (7th fret)
Freak out in a moonage daydream oh! yeah!
(chords same as first verse)
Don't fake it baby, lay the real thing on me
The church of man, love, is such a holy place to be
Make me baby, make me know you really care
Make me jump into the air
(repeat chorus)
BREAK
(guitar doubles sax line)
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(hold the last D over the beginning of the chorus)
(repeat chorus 2x)
(Outro)
D A G F#
Freak out! Far out!
(repeat with lots of bluesly licks, bends and feedback
built around the D major scale)
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How to play Band
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.