Kimberly Akimbo
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[Verso 1]
N.C.
I should be happy she found a friend
A A7
Someone to talk to
D Dm
Someone to study with
A A7
Someone to share a joke
D Dm
Someone to buddy with
N.C.
Ha, buddy with
[Pré-Refrão]
A Ab G Gb
I should be happy for her
E
Happy, Happy
A Ab G Gb
Happy for her
E
I should be happy
N.C.
And "a Gentleman" can be rearranged to spell, "Elegant man"!
[Refrão]
N.C. A
But does he have to be so weird?
A7
And does he have to talk so much?
D
And do they have to sit so close?
Dm
And do their kneecaps have to touch?
A
Why is he sitting in the front?
Gb
Why is his tuba in the back?
Jesus buddy take a breath
E7
He's just a harmless braniac
N.C.
Hey you guys wanna share my muffin?
N.C.
Nope, no food in my car!
N.C.
What are you doing?
N.C.
That was my breakfast...
[Verso 2]
N.C.
I should be happy she likes a boy
A A7
Someone who's friendly
D Dm
Someone who's well-behaved
A A7
Someone who's not tattooed
D Dm
Someone who's never shaved
[Pré-Refrão]
A Ab G Gb
I should be happy for her
E
Happy, Happy
A Ab G Gb
Happy for her
E
I should be happy
N.C.
A duck with hiccups!
N.C.
That's so good! Haha!
[Refrão]
N.C. A
But I don't like the way this feels
A7
And I don't want to see them flirt
D
And I don't want him near my Kim
Dm
'Cause I don't want her getting hurt
A
I think I need to shut this down
Gb
I think I let it go too far
I need to nip this in the bud!
E7
I need to stop this speeding car!
N.C.
EEEENOUGH!
N.C.
My daughter is a precious flower, I won't allow her to be picked!
N.C.
Oh god
N.C.
What?
N.C. A
Now, I'm not trying to be mean
A7
And I don't mean to be a jerk
D
But I remember how this goes
Dm
And I know how the hormones work
A
I know I'm getting huffy
Gb
But he's all up in my face
'Cause you let him in my car
E7
Which you know is sacred space
A
Maybe you're just mad
A7
I understand but that's enough
{D}
By the way you didn't fool me
{Dm}
With that share a muffin stuff
A
I may not be the brightest
Gb
But I'm smarter than I look
And I know what boys are after
E7
'Cause kid, I wrote the book
A
Your mom and I had urges
A7
I'm not saying that they're wrong
D
But they come with repercussions
Dm
That's how babies come along!
{A}
You're a horny little punk!
Gb
Who thinks maybe there's a chance
But I swear to god Weetis
N.C.
You're not getting in her pants!
N.C.
Ew!
A Ab G Gb
You're not getting in her pants
E {A}
You're not getting in her pants!
A Ab G Gb
You're not getting in her pants
E {A}
You're not getting in her pants!
{A}
Her pants!
A C A C A
Her pants-pants-pants-pants-pants!
A
Pants!
A
Pants!
How to play Kimberly Akimbo
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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.