I'd Like To Have A Problem Like That
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Capo 1st Fret
Intro: (E) (E) (E) (E) (D) (A) (E)
I'm not a (E) wealthy man, don't pay for my suntan
I (A) work out in the heat and the (E) cold
Sometimes I'd like to be the big, bad wolf
'Stead of (F#) just another sheep in the (B7) fold
I hear the (E) rich man holler 'bout the shrinking dollar
And (A) cry about a luxury tax
They won't (E) let him write (A) off his lil' eighty-foot yacht
I'd (E) like to have a (B7) problem like (E) that
Yeah, I'd (A7) like to have a problem like that
Should (E) I buy the Porsche or the stretch Cadillac
Do I (A) wanna drive fast or just ride around in the (B) back
I'd like to have a problem like (E) that
I (E) saw a celebrity talkin' on the T.V.
He (A) looked like a tall Tom (E) Cruise
He's seeing Sheila and Bambi, Linda and Candy
They're (F#) burning both ends of his (B7) fuse
He says (E) he's suffocating, he needs a vacation
He (A) can't find time to relax
From all the (E) kissing and (A) hugging, the sweet talk and loving
I'd (E) like to have a (B7) problem like (E) that
Oh, I'd (A) like to have a problem like that
Be a (E) one-man woman juggling act
How (A) many can you keep in the air before you lose (B) track
I'd like to have a problem like (E) that
I'd like to (A) be too rich, I'd to (E) be too thin
I'd like to (B7) be too young, I'd like to (E) be too in
Should I (A) kiss and tell, write a (E) book on my life
And (F#) how much can I get for the (B) movie rights
Oh, I'd (A) like to have a problem like that
Be a (E) tabloid star at the checkout rack
Should I (A) drag 'em through court
`Or tell 'em to kiss my (B) fax
I'd like to have a problem like (E) that
(n.c.) Give me those (A) problems
I (E) think that I could solve 'em
I'd (B) like to have a (A) problem like (E) that
Fade out...
How to play I'd Like To Have A Problem Like That
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.