Goober Peas
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C F C
Sitting by the roadside on a summer's day
F C D7 G
Chatting with my mess-mates, passing time away
C F C
Lying in the shadows underneath the trees
F C G7 C
Goodness, how delicious, eating Goober peas.
C F G7 C
Peas, peas, peas, peas, Eating Goober peas
F C G7 C
Goodness, how delicious, Eating goober peas.
C F C
When a horse-man passes, the soldiers have a rule
F C D7 G
To cry out their loudest, "Mister, here's your mule!"
C F C
But another custom, enchantinger than these
F C G7 C
Is wearing out your grinders, eating Goober peas.
C F G7 C
Peas, peas, peas, peas, Eating Goober peas
F C G7 C
Goodness, how delicious, Eating Goober peas.
C F C
Just before the battle, the General hears a row
F C D7 G
He says "The Yanks are coming, I hear their rifles now."
C F C
He looks down the roadway, and what d'ya think he sees?
F C G7 C
The Georgia Militia cracking Goober peas.
C F G7 C
Peas, peas, peas, peas, Eating Goober peas
F C G7 C
Goodness, how delicious, Eating Goober peas.
C F C
I think my song has lasted just about enough.
F C D7 G
The subject is interesting, but the rhymes are mighty rough.
C F C
I wish the war was over, so free from rags and fleas
F C G7 C
We'd kiss our wives and sweethearts, say good-bye to Goober peas.
C F G7 C
Peas, peas, peas, peas, Eating Goober peas
F C G7 C
Goodness, how delicious, Eating Goober peas.
Chord Summary: C F C
F C D7 G
C F C
F C G7 C
C F G7 C
F C G7 C
How to play Goober Peas
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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.