Blow It Up
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F# B
Okay, I could live without it,
F# B
Were you ever my age? No, I doubt it.
F# B
A native American feather;
F# B
But Generals look better in leather.
F# B
Blow, blow, blow it up!
F# B
Blow, blow, blow it up!
F# B
Blow, blow, blow it up!
B C# F#
Blow it up! Blow it up! Blow it up!
F# B
Shipping out his son on the weekend,
F# B
But you don't feel as young with a girlfriend,
F# B
I'm bored trying to deal with your ego,
F# B
Late light bagging in Willow.
F# B
Blow, blow, blow it up!
F# B
Blow, blow, blow it up!
F# B
Blow, blow, blow it up!
B C# F#
Blow it up! Blow it up! Ah come on!
Instrumental: F# B
F# B
Blow, blow, blow it up!
F# B
Blow, blow, blow it up!
F# B
Blow, blow, blow it up!
B C# F#
Blow it up! Blow it up! Blow it up!
How to play Blow It Up
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.