How Cool Is That
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F# E B(add9) F# E B F#
INTRO
F# E B
She's the last girl I thought I'd ever see here,
F# E B F#
But there stands the preacher's daughter holding a beer.
E B
A tattoo of an angel on the small of her back,
F# E B F#
How co-ol is that?
E B
She probably don't remember me, its been a long, long time,
F# E B F#
About then she turned around and kinda stared at me and smiled.
E B
She said "I had the hots for you in Sunday school class."
F# E B F#
Now tell me how co-ol is that?
B(add9) F#maj7 F#
How cool is a hot summer night,
A Abm F#
When the stars line up and everything feels just right.
B(add9) F#maj7 F#
How cool is knowing inside,
A Abm Db
That I'm the one she's lookin' at with that look in her eyes.
E B(add9) Abm B Dbsus Db
INSTRUMENTAL
F# E B
About then I asked if she was still seeing her whats-his-name,
F# E B F#
She said "Has it really been that long? A lot of things've changed."
E B
She brushed her hair back and said "Lets not talk about the past."
F# E B F#
Hah, how co-ol is that?
B(add9) F#maj7 F#
How cool is a hot summer night,
A Abm F#
When the stars line up and everything feels just right.
B(add9) F#maj7 F#
How cool is knowing inside,
A Abm Db
That I'm the one she's lookin' at with that look in her eyes
B(add9) F#maj7 F# A Abm F#
INSTRUMENTAL
B(add9) F#maj7 F#
How cool is knowing inside,
A Abm Db
That I'm the one she's lookin' at with that look in her eyes.
F# E B
She's the last girl I thought I'd ever see here,
F# E B B(add9)
But there stands the preacher's daughter holding a beer.
How to play How Cool Is That
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.