Kingpin
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Intro: G G6/4 G (8x)
G G6/4 G G6/4 G
I wanna be your kingpin,
G riff 1
living in Pekin.
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riff1
d|--------|
B|--------|
G|--2/4-4-|
D|--------|
G|--------|
D|--------|
G6/4 G x2
G G6/4 G G6/4 G
I wanna be your bigwig,
riff 1 G6/4 G G6/4 G
living in Pekin.
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riff 2*
d|--0---0-0---0---0-0---0-0---0---0-|
B|--2/4-4-2/4-2/4-0-0---0-0---0---0-|
G|--0---0-0---0---0-2/5-5-0---0---0-| x2
D|--0---0-0---0---0-0---0-0---0h2-0-|
G|--0---0-0---0---0-0---0-2h4-0---0-|
D|----------------------------------|
(*There's a bunch of improvisation over the G on this "riff 2." Sorry I didn't tab
it all out but there are a lot of variations on it both on the album version and
in live versions. What I've tabbed here is just one of the more recognizable
riffs.)
G6/4
G6/4 G x4
G G6/4 G G6/4 G
I caught the flu and away I flew.
G
N.Y.C., P.D. blue.
G
Dimeatapp, and spinal tap, a-city maps, and hand claps.
riff 2 x2
Dm/G G6/4
riff 2 x8
Dm/G G6/4
riff 2 x6
G
Statue of liberty play, it only works once, don't throw it away.
G
Cause I wanna be your kingpin, living in Pekin
G
Living in Pekin, livin in.... Pekin. Livin in...
G
How can I, how can I give my love to you when I don't know what to do.
riff 1 x
Dm/G G
G repeat to end
How to play Kingpin
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 G. 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.