Ive Got Plans
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Intro
C F D G (x2)
[Verso 1]
C B7
Been staying out too late
Dm A Dm
Well, the mornings ain't for me
G C A Dm G
Daylight never brings much company
E7 Am
With the ladies of the night I play a game of chance
B7
Losing quarters to the jukebox
Em Em
Buyin' songs to watch them dance
[Refrão]
G C F C
When I grow up, I'm gonna settle down
A7 D G
Cause chasing midnight ladies, ain't the funnest game around
C B7
Oh they disappear like dreams
Dm A Dm
I wake up, sleeping in my jeans
G C F G
I'm lonesome tonight, but I've got plans (Yes, he's got plans)
[Verso 2]
C B7
Could be I'll pan for gold
Dm A Dm
Write a novel or join a band
G C A Dm G
I could sell produce from a roadside stand
E7 Am
Sturdy wife to share my joy, a pair of healthy strapping boys
B7
They'll lend a helpin' hand
Em Em
We'll make a fortune off the land
[Refrão]
G C F C
When I grow up, I'm gonna settle down.
A7 D G
Chew honeycomb and drive a tractor, grow things in the ground.
C B7
Ah, the gleam that's in my eye
Dm A Dm
Is just tomorrow's enterprise
G C F C
I may be broke tonight, but I got plans (Yes, he's got plans)
{Instrumental
C B7 Dm A Dm
G C A Dm G
E7 Am
B7 Em Em
G C F C
A7 D G
C B7 Dm A Dm
G C F C
(Yes, he's got plans)
[Verso 3]
C B7
All the proceeds to the bank
Dm A Dm
And I'll soon have lots of dough
G C A Dm G
I'll buy me a villa down in Mexico
E7 Am
While the mariachis play, I'll go fishing every day
B7 Em Em
I'll cast a net so gayly on some sunny latin bay
[Refrão]
G C F C
When I grow up, I'm gonna settle down
A7 D G
I'll take a course in business at the night school here in town
C B7
But that will have to wait
Dm A Dm
Cause tonight I've got a date
G C F C F C
We'll have a drink and keep on talking about my plans (Yes, he's got plans)
Outro
C F G C
How to play Ive Got Plans
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.