Illegal Alien
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[(intro ]4x) Bb Eb Bb Eb F
G D Bb F
Got out of bed, wasn't feeling too good
C Cm Bb
With my wallet and my passport, a new pair of shoes
G D Bb F
The sun was shining so I head for the park
C Cm Bb
With a bottle of tequila and a new pack of cigarrettes
I got a cousin, and sge got a friend
Who thought that her aunt knew a man who could help
At his apartment, I knock on the door
He wouldn't come out until he got paid
(pre-chorus)
Bb Eb Bb Eb Bb Eb
Now don't tell anybody what I wanna do
Bb Eb Bb Eb Eb Bb Eb
If they find out, you know that they'll never let me through
[Refrão]Bb Eb Bb Eb F Bb Eb Bb Eb F
Cos it's no fun being an illegal alien (2x or however many you feel like)
Down at the office had to fill out the forms
A pink one, a red one, the colours you choose
Up to the counter to see what they think, they said,
"It doesn't count, man, it aint written in ink"
I don't trust anybody, least not around here
(Chorus)
Lead in to bridge (the keyboard solo)
Bb (2 bars) Ab(2] bars)
An illegal alien, OK
Bridge (background chords) whole phrase (2x)
G (no 3rd) 2 bars G (no 3) C 2 bars G (no 3) Eb 1 bar
G (no 3) D G(no 3) F half bar each
D G
Consideration for your fellow man
C D7sus4
Would not hurt anybody, sure fits in with my plan
Where everything comes easy, you just hold out your hand
( Bm Em D A ) (2x)
How to play Illegal Alien
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.