Don't Stand So Close To Me
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Eb F Eb Eb F Eb
Young teacher the subject
Gm F Gm F
Of school girl Fantasy.
Eb F Eb Eb F Eb
She wants him so badly,
Gm F Gm F
Knows what she wants to be.
Eb F Eb Eb F Eb
Inside her there's longing,
Gm F Gm F
This girl's an open page
Eb F Eb Eb F Eb
Book marking she's so close now.
Gm F Gm F
This girl is half his age.
[Refrão]D A D A Bm A D7 Em
Don't stand Don't stand so Don't stand so close to me
D A D A Bm A D7 Em D7 Em
Don't stand Don't stand so Don't stand so close to be.
Eb F Eb Eb F Eb
Her friends are so jealous
Gm F Gm F
You know how bad girls get
Eb F Eb Eb F Eb
Sometimes it's not so easy
Gm F Gm F
To be the teacher's pet
Eb F Eb Eb F Eb
Temptation frustration
Gm F Gm F
so bad it makes him cry
Eb F Eb Eb F Eb
Wet bus stop she's waiting
Gm F Gm F
His car is warm and dry
**Chorus
Eb F Eb Eb F Eb
Loose talk in the class room
Gm F Gm F
To hurt they try and try.
Eb F Eb Eb F Eb
Strong words in the staff room
Gm F Gm F
The accusations fly
Eb F Eb Eb F Eb
It's no use he sees her
Gm F Gm F
He starts to shake and cough
Eb F Eb Eb F Eb
Just like the old man
Gm F Gm F
In that book by Nabakov.
How to play Don't Stand So Close To Me
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.