close. Anyway, enjoy!
View chords used in this chart
Note: In general, the C and Am chords are played normal first, then
changed by bringing the pinky up to the fourth fret, then playing
the normal chord, then releasing the pointer finger.I don't know the
names of these chords, but if you listen to the album, you'll see what I
mean.
Intro: C Am C Am
C
I'd like to wake up with you early in the morning
Am
Or stay up late just playing records on your phonograph
C
I'd like to get to know your mother and your father
Am
Maybe just once pretend to be somebody's bbetter half
Dm G
And I would like to tell the very first lie
C Am C Am
C
I'd like to ignore all my friends and spend my time with you
Am
Maybe shake your tambourine
C
I'd like to do the sorts of things that you and I could do
Am
We could do most anything
Dm G
And I would like to tell the very first lie
Solo:
Riff 1:
e---------0-1-0-1-3-1-0-------------------0-1-0-1-3-1-0-------------------
B---0-1-3---------------3-1-0-------0-1-3---------------3-1-0---0---------
G-2---------------------------2-0-2---------------------------2-----------
D-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Riff 2:
e-------------------------------------------------------------------------
B-1-0-----------0---------------------------------------------------------
G-----2-0---0-2-----------------------------------------------------------
D---------2---------------------------------------------------------------
(Play Riff 1, then Riff 2 4x, then Riff 1, then Riff 2 4x)
Dm
I'd like to get to know your family and friends you know
C
Maybe pick you up from work
Dm C G
I'd like to do the sorts of things that you and I could do till it hurts
C
I'd like to wake up with you early in the morning
Am
Or stay up late just playing records on your phonograph
C
I'd like to get to know your mother and you father
Am
Maybe just once pretend to be somebody's better half
Dm G
And I would like to tell the very first lie
Repeat solo
Any corrections or comments welcome.
Brad <bheim@jhunix.hcf.jhu.edu>
How to play close. Anyway, enjoy!
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 C. 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.