Celia
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Intro: Bb Eb Bb F
Bb
It started out great
We were staying up late
E
Hanging out in the park till two
Bb
Then you met your boyfriend
Left all of your girlfriends
E
Everybodys talking bout you
Bb Eb
Hey Celia
Bb E
Hey Celia
Bb Eb
Hey Celia
Bb E
Hey Celia
A#
Since the whole big showdown
Ive been on the low-down
E
We used to have our time too
Bb
Oh but youre hanging out with his friends
Bagging all your girlfriends
E
Crying when he doesnt call you
Bb
Ive been putting in good words for ya
Eb
But everybodys talking bout ya
Bb E
Girl I dont know what were gonna do
Bb
Theyve written on all the bus stop windows
Eb
Caught you on videos
Bb E
Theyve got some new names for you...
Bb Eb
Hey Celia
Bb E
Hey Celia
Bb Eb
Hey Celia
Bb E
Hey Celia
A
This used to be our town
Eb
Now its just a ghost town
Bb E
With no one and nothing to do
Bb
Youre messing with your girlfriends
Chasing all their boyfriends
E
Hey girl whats happened to you
Bb Eb
Hey Celia
Bb E
Hey Celia
Bb Eb
Hey Celia
Bb E
Hey Celia
A
Oh Ive been putting in good words for ya
Eb
But everybodys out to get ya
Bb E
Girl I dont know what were gonna do
A
Theyve written on all the bus stop windows
Eb
Caught you on videos
Bb E
Theyve got some new names for you
Bb
Oh Im calling on the phone (Hey Celia)
Eb
And it says your not at home
A# E
When I know youre up there crying and blue
Bb
Oh dont feel you dont belong (Hey Celia)
Eb
Keep your head up and be strong
Bb E
Girl Ill always be here waiting for you
Bb Eb Bb E Bb Eb Bb E
Hey Celia , hey Celia, Celia
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Bb Eb A# E Bb
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How to play Celia
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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.