Cooking Up Something Good
View chords used in this chart
( I'd recommend playing this with
Capo on 4 so just transpose it!)
Intro: Ab, Bbm, Db, Ab, Db, Bbm, Db, Ab, Db, Bbm
Db Ab Db Bb
mommy's in the kitchen, cooking up something good
Db Ab Db Bb
and daddy's on the sofa, pride of the neighborhood
Db Abm Ab Db Bbm
my brother's in the ballet, it seems he's got it set
Db Ab Db Bbm
and I'll be up at midnight, with my cigarette
Ab E A Bbm
ooh when life moves this slowly
Ab A Bbm
ooh just try and let it go
Ab E A Bbm
ooh when life moves this slowly
Ab A B
ooh just try and let it go
Db Ab Db Bb
daddy's in the basement, cooking up something fine
Db Ab Db Bb
while rick's out on the pavement, flipping it for dimes
Db Abm Ab Db Bbm
if there's anything redeeming, I haven't seen it yet
Db Ab Db Bb
and I'm still up at midnight, chewing nicorette
Ab E A Bbm
ooh when life moves this slowly
Ab A Bbm
ooh just try and let it go
Ab E A Bbm
ooh when life moves this slowly
Ab A B
ooh just try and let it go
How to play Cooking Up Something Good
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ab. 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.