King Of The Jive
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Showaddywaddy
(From the 1974 Album SHOWADDYWADDY)
[Intro]
C Bb
Okay everybody
C Bb C
This is the Duke speaking
C Bb
I'm going to show you how to jive now
C Bb
'Cos I'm the king of the jive!
[Verse 1]
C Bb
Been working all day trying to earn some money
C Bb
'Cos it's Friday night, going to dance with Buddy
C Bb
Hair greased back got my tight pants on
C N.C.
Going down town dance all night long
[Chorus]
F
Kids are rocking through the night
C
The jukebox shaking what a sight
F
When I get there I'll set the place alight
G N.C. C Bb C Bb
'Cos I'm the king of the jive
[Verse 2]
C Bb
Put your left foot back swing your baby round
C Bb
Loop the loop what a crazy sound
C Bb
Getting hot so you loosen your tie
C N.C.
You can't stop now 'cos you're the king of the jive
[Chorus]
F
Kids are rocking through the night
C
The jukebox shaking what a sight
F
When I get there I'll set the place alight
G N.C. C Bb C
'Cos I'm the king of the jive
[Guitar Solo]
F C F G N.C.
C Bb C Bb
[Verse 3]
C Bb
Sweating now just a little bit
C Bb
Swing your baby round for a double twist
C Bb
Can't stop now too much to lose
C N.C.
You dance all night in your blue suede shoes
[Out-Chorus]
F
Kids are rocking through the night
C
The jukebox shaking what a sight
F
When I get there I'll set the place alight
G N.C. C Bb C
'Cos I'm the king of the jive
F
Kids are rocking through the night
C
The jukebox shaking what a sight
F
When I get there I'll set the place alight
G C
'Cos I'm the king of the jive
F
The kids are rocking through the night
C
The jukebox shaking what a sight
F
When I get there I'll set the place alight
G C
'Cos I'm the king of the jive
F
Kids are rocking through the night
C
The jukebox shaking what a sight
F
When I get there I'll set the place alight
How to play King Of The Jive
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.