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[Intro ]: D5
 
D5 Cadd9 F Bb G/B
She's going shopping shopping for shoes
 
D5 Cadd9 F Bb G/B
She wants them in magenta and caribbean blue
 
D5 Cadd9 F Bb G/B
Platinum and buttercup, lilac and black
 
D5 Cadd5 F Bb G/B
They fill a bucket up and laugh behind her back
 
D5 Cadd9 G
Imelda baby Imelda baby what to do
 
C G/B D
All the poor people saying that they gotta quit paying for you
 
2nd Chorus the same as 1st
 
G5
Everyone's gone Jackie O
 
D5
She was a regular here
 
G5
We thought madam would like to know
 
A5 C5 A5 G5
We've got the blood red rouge right here
 
3rd Chorus same as 1st
 
repeat last line
 
fade:
 
D5 - Cadd9 G/B

How to play Imelda

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 D5. 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.

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