Heat Wave
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[Intro: ]Verse
Am G Em7 D9 Am
A heat wave blew right into town last week
E Am G Em7 D9 Am
She came from the island of Martinique
C F Dm7 C
The can-can she dances will make you fry
C F Fdim E
The can-can is really the reason why
Melody
E A D9 A A D9 A
We're having a heat wave
F#m E E7/6 E
A tropical heat wave,
A G/B A7 D D9 Bm5-/7
The temperatures rising, it isn't surprising
A F#m E A
She certainly can can-can
E A D9 A A D9 A
She started a heat wave
F#m E E7/13 E
By letting her seat wave
A G/B A7 D D9 Bm5-/7
In such a way that the customers say that
A F#m E A
She certainly can can-can
Bridge
D Em7 Em7/9 Em7 D Em7 D
Gee, her anatomy made the mercury
A E A E
Jump to ninetythree, yes sir
E A D9 A A D9 A
Were having a heat wave
F#m E E7/13 E
A tropical heat wave
A G/B A7 D D9 Bm5-/7
The way that she moves that thermometer proves
A F#m E A
That she certainly can can-can
How to play Heat Wave
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.