Band - The Bates
View chords used in this chart
Intro (with acoustic and slow folk rhythm;listen to CD): A - E - D - E
 
Verse 1:
A E
Strawberry chambermaid in summertime I feel so fine
D E
Obnoxious things and all that stuff are really out
 
Verse 2:
A E
I'd like to know where you have gone
D E
Now that we all have such fun, we got big beat we got big kiss
E - D - E
It's a bliss
 
CHORUS(same rhythm,later 2nd guitar adds distortion,listen to CD):
A E D D4 - D
Feels like I'm in heaven
A E D D4 - D
Oh, I feel so fine
A E D
If you were only here my friend
A E D E
You would have a real cool time ... a real cool time
 
SOLO(2nd guitar with lots of distortion):
(Chords during solo: A - E - D - E)
E|------------------------------------------------|
B|--10---10-12-10-9---9-10-9-7---7-9-10-9---------|
G|------------------------------------------------|
 
Verse 3:
A E
Special volcano that you are
D E
Why did you have to go so far, I'm sure you'd like it just like this
 
-Now repeat Verse2 and the Chorus
 
Then to Bridge(all power chords and mighty distortion):
F# D - E
I wonder why you're gone
F# D - E
You left so many things undone
F# D - E
You forgot to kick some asses, yeah
F# D - E - A
You forgot to kick some asses
 
-Repeat Chorus 3 times (with some changes in the last one)
 
Outro/last chorus:
A E D
Feels like I'm in heaven...(3 times)
A E D E
Oh, I feel so fine my friend,
A (let ring)
You would have a real cool time
 
CHORD CHART(hint for D4=just hammer your pinkie on the e-string):
 
A F# D4 E D
e--0----x----3----0----2----|
B--2----x----3----0----3----|
G--2----x----2----1----2----|
D--2----4----0----2----0----|
A--0----4----x----2----x----|
E--x----2----x----0----x----|
 
That one's so cool! Kinda punk love song. As usually if you put it up on a homepage, please credit me for it. "Yetihead" Tim, Makkus, Matthi, Fight, Discord-Sprickbert, Geschwi, Dandy, Tewes and Philipp(ex-wornout)and all North Idaho Punkrockers: DANKE!
Fuck the world !!
Lenny

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 A. 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.

More chords by The Bates

Advertisement
Advertisement