Hit Me Baby One More Time
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Altough mostly powerchords in the version of Simple Plan, I've added the full chord. Have fun!
Intro
Bm / F#m / D / Em F#m x2 (2nd time with drums & bass, lead)
Verse
(Bm)
Oh baby baby
(F#m) D
How was I supposed to know
Em F#m
that somethin' wasn't right here
Bm
oh baby baby
F#m D
I shouldn't have let you go
Em F#m
And now you're out of sight
Pre-Chorus
Bm F#m
Show me what you want it to be
D
tell me baby
Em
'cause I need to know now
F#m
its because
Chorus (0:55)
Bm
My loneliness
F#m
Is killing me (and I)
D
I must confess
Em F#m
I still believe (still believe)
Bm F#m
If I'm not with you I lose my mind
D
give me a sign
(Em) (F#m)
hit me baby one more time
Verse
Bm
Oh baby baby
F#m D
the reason I breathe is you
Em F#m
girl you've got me blinded
Bm
Oh pretty baby
F#m D
there's nothin' that I wouldn't do
Em F#m
It's not the way I planned
Pre-Chorus
Bm F#m
Show me what you want it to be
D
tell me baby
Em
'cause I need to know now
F#m
its because
Chorus (1:49)
Bm
My loneliness
F#m
Is killing me (and I)
D
I must confess
Em F#m
I still believe (still believe)
Bm F#m
if I'm not with you I lose my mind
D
give me a sign
(Em) (F#m)
hit me baby one more time
Break (2:11)
Bm F#m Bm F#m
Verse
Bm
Oh baby baby
F#m D Em F#m
how was I supposed to know
Bm
oh pretty baby
F#m D Em F#m
I shouldn't have let you go
Bridge (2:42)
Bm
I must confess
F#m
that my loneliness
D
Is killing me now
Em F#m G
Don't you know I still believe
A
that you will be here
G
just give me a sign
Em F#m
hit me baby one more time.
Chorus (3:05)
Bm
My lonelines
F#m
Is killing me (and I)
D
I must confess
Em F#m
I still believe (still believe)
Bm F#m
When I'm not with you I lose my mind
D
give me a sign
(Em) (F#m) (Bm)
hit me baby one more time
How to play Hit Me Baby One More Time
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 Bm. 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.