I Wanna Be The Leader
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Eb
(Scat)
[Verse]
Ab Fm Bb Eb
Everyone's talking about Mr. Bassman,
Ab Fm
Everyone's talking about-
Db Eb
Me, that's me they're talking about!
Ab Fm Bb Eb
Everyone's singing about Mr. Bassman,
Ab Fm
Everyone's singing about-
Db Eb
Me, that's me they're singing about, watch me-
[Pre-Chorus]
Eb
(Scat), now you!
All over 'cause,
[Chorus]
Ab Fm Db Eb
I wanna be the leader, leader of the group
Ab Fm Db Eb
You'll never find me singing d-d-doo d-d-d-doo (Scat)
Ab Fm Db Eb
I wanna sing the words that's written in my heart
Ab Fm Db Eb
So you can understand that you can be a part
Eb
(Scat)
Eb
All over 'cause
[Bridge]
Db Eb Ab Fm
What would Mary say, if I said ring-aling-ading dong
Db Eb Ab Fm
What would Amy do, if she had attitude,
Db Eb Ab Fm
Don't forget about Paula, she's so fine
Bb Eb
But if I sing those crazy words, she'll think I lost my mind
[Chorus]
Ab Fm Db Eb
I wanna be the leader, leader of the group
Ab Fm Db Eb
You'll never find me singing d-d-doo d-d-d-doo (Scat)
Ab Fm Db Eb
I wanna sing the words that's written in my heart
Ab Fm Db Eb
So you can understand that you can be a part
[Pre-Chorus]
Eb
Listen now, (Scat)
Eb
All over like,
[Bridge]
Db Eb Ab Fm
Our day will come, don't go away little girl;
Db Eb Ab Fm
But if it don't, one broken heart for sale
Db Eb Ab Fm
You're the reason I'm living, you really got a hold on me,
Bb Eb
Every time I sing sing sing, I (Scat)
[Chorus]
Ab Fm Db Eb
I wanna be the leader, leader of the group
Ab Fm Db Eb
You'll never find me singing d-d-doo d-d-d-doo (Scat)
Ab Fm Db Eb
I wanna sing the words that's written in my heart
Ab Fm Db Eb
So you can understand that you can be a part
[Pre-Chorus]
Eb
(Scat)
Eb
All over 'cause
[Outro]
Ab Fm
||: I wanna be the leader,
Db Eb
What's the matter with what I say? :||
How to play I Wanna Be The Leader
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.