Hercules
View chords used in this chart
G C G C G C G C G C G C G C G C
G
Ooh I got a busted wing and a hornet sting
C F C F C F C G/B
Like an out of tune guitar
Am G/B C
Ooh she got Hercules on her side
G
And Diana in her eyes
G
Some men like the Chinese life
C F C F C F C G/B
Some men kneel and pray
Am G/B C
Ooh well I like women and I like wine
G
And I've always liked it that way
F C/E G/D C G
Always liked it that way
D G
I can't dig it, the way she tease
D G
That old tough man routine up her sleeve
C D
Living and loving, kissing and hugging
Em C G
Living and loving with a cat named Hercules
F C/E G/D C G
A cat named Hercules
G
Oh and it hurts like hell to see my gal
C F C F C F C G/B
Messing with a muscle boy
Am G/B C
No superman gonna ruin my plans
G
Playing with my toys
G
Rich man sweating in a sauna bath
C F C F C F C G/B
Poor boy scrubbing in a tub
Am G/B C
Me, I stay gritty up to my ears
G
Washing in a bucket of mud
F C/E G/D C G
Washing in a bucket of mud
How to play Hercules
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.