Grandmother Says
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Intro: D Bm F#m Em G A D A
D F#m Bm
Got to get you home on the last bus
F#m Em G A
I know it's late, so don't make a fuzz
F#m Em A
There's trouble growing for the both of us
F#m
When I get you home
Em
To your mom and dad.
A D F#m
All night long you've been nagging me
Em A
And that reminds me, oh, have you got your key?
Em A
I don't fancy climbing the big old tree
F#m
Cause the first and last time
Em
I've got disgust to show
A
Oh oh.
Bm F#m D#m
* Grandmother says
Bm Em
* Shouldn't make love at the gate
A
* For love is blind
Bm
* But the neighbors ain't
Bm F#m
* Grandmother says
Bm
* And she should know you know
F#m Bm
* Grandmother says, grandmother says.
D Bm F#m
** Aren't you going to ask me inside
G Em A
** Or leave me here in the cold and rain
F#m G Em A
** And if you do, I won't come round again.
G F#m
Oh, don't you want me too
A G
I'll be good to you.
* Refrain...
** Refrain II...
F#m
Oh, don't you want me too
Em A
I'll be good to you.
How to play Grandmother Says
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.