Holiday
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[Intro:]
(pipe organ and harp):
D A Am
/ / / / / / / / / / / /
Verse:
Am /G
Ooh, you're a holiday
F Am
Such a holiday
Am /G
Ooh, you're a holiday
F Am G
Such a holiday
Chorus 1:
C G
It's something I think's worthwhile
Am Em
If the puppet makes you smile
F C
If not, then you're throwing stones
G G7 C
Throwing stones, throwing stones
Verse 2:
Ooh, it's a funny game
Don't believe that it's all the same
Can't think what I've just said
Put a soft pillow on my head
Chorus 2:
(3: Yet) Millions of eyes can see
Yet why am I so blind
When the someone else is me
It's unkind, it's unkind
repeat verse w/wordless vocal (dee-dee-dee-dee) and snare drum
repeat chorus 2
Verse 3:
Ooh, you're a holiday, every day
Such a holiday
Now it's my turn to say
And I say you're a holiday
repeat chorus 1
repeat verse w/wordless vocal and snare drum; end cold on second F
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Holiday
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 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.