Imelda
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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.