Chemical World
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A A/Ab
The pay-me girl has had enough of the bleeps
D C G
So she takes a bus into the country
A A/Ab
Although she got herself rosy cheeks
D C G
She didn't leave enough money to pay the rent
A A/Ab
The landlord says that she's out in a week
D C G
What a shame she was just getting comfy
A A/Ab
Now she's eating chocolate to induce sleep
D C G
In a chemical world it's very, very, very cheap
A Amaj7
And I don't know about you
F#m C#m Bm D F
They're putting the holes in, yes, yes
A Amaj7
It's been a hell of a do
F#m C#m Bm D F
They've been putting the holes in, yes, yes
A A/Ab
Peeping Thomas has a very nice view
D C G
Across the street at the exhibitionist
A A/Ab
These townies they never speak to you
D C G
Just stick together so they never get lonely
A A/Ab
Feeling lead, feeling quite light-headed
D C G
Had to sit down and have some sugary tea
A A/Ab D
In a chemical world, in a chemical world
C G
it's very, very, very cheap
How to play Chemical World
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.