Dirty Old Man
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Intro {6X}:
E (E7) A (G) E
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Verse 1 (Chorus echoes each line except as noted):
E A E
Hangin' out by the schoolyard gate
E A E
Lookin' up every dress I can
A
Suckin' wind through my upper plate
E A E
I'm a dirty old man (dirty old man, dirty old man)
({1} you f*ckin' dirty old man {2} disgusting!)
Verse 2:
Handin' out joints to the kids at school
Givin' out pictures and porn and pills
Fillin' the front of my shirt with drool
I'm a dirty old man (dirty old man, dirty old man)
({2} ya prevert!)
Verse 3:
Nervously wiggling my toes in my boots
Communist literature in my hands
Pinchin' all the bosoms I can
I'm a dirty old man (dirty old man, dirty old man)
({2} you!)
{instrumental break over verse chords}
Recitation (over two repeats of verse chords)
{cackle} Hello, kiddies, here I am again on the ol' schoolyard! I
got *thrill pills* for all the little chickies, and I got *funny
cigarettes* for all you boys {sniff}, and I got *dirty pictures* for
all of you together! Well, I guess I better go, I see the campus
cop's coming... I better split now. Remember Leon Trotsky! {cackle}
{repeat verses 1-3}
Coda:
A B E
I'm a dirty old man
How to play Dirty Old Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.