legendary 'Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung'. Note, however, that
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
fuzz guitar [4X; harmonica (key of B) enters 3rd time]
v v v v v v v v
-----------------|-----------------
-----------------|-----------------
-----------------|-----------------
-----4-----2-----|-----4-----2-----
--------24-------|--------24---4---
-2---------------|-2---------------
rhythm guitar (strum as indicated) w/tambourine on 2 and 4 [16X]
E F# E
v v v v v v
----//--/|-/-/-/-/----//--/
(repeat 16 times)
bass [enters midway through 4th repeat; full drum kit enters
midway through 8th repeat]
v v v v
-----------------
-4---4-------2--3
---------2-------
-----------------
Verse 1:
F# E F# E F# E F#
I feel depressed, I feel so bad
E F# E F# E F# E F#
'Cause you're the best girl that I ever had
E F# E F# E F# E F#
I can't get your love, I can't get a fraction
E F# E F# E F# E
Uh-oh, little girl, psychotic reaction
F# [N.C.]
(shouted) And it feels like this!
[drum break]
Instrumental break (double-time feel):
[23 bars of guitar/harmonica solos]
bass:
(F#)
v v v v v v v v v
-----------------|-----------------|---
-4---4---4---4-4-|-4---4---4-----2-|-4-
-----------------|-------------4---|---
-----------------|-----------------|---
(repeat 22 times)
[drum break w/phasing]
[full band repeats F#-E (as per verses), 8X]
Verse 2:
I feel so lonely night and day
I can't get your love, I must stay away
I need you girl, by my side
Uh-oh, little girl, would you like to take a ride, now
I can't get your love, I can't get satisfaction
Uh-oh, little girl, psychotic reaction
Coda:
fuzz guitar (as per intro):
[N.C.]
v v v v v v v v v v v v v
-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|---
-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|---
-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|---
-----4-----2-----|-----4-----2-----|-----4-----2-----|---
--------24-------|--------24---4---|--------24-------|---
-2---------------|-2---------------|-2---------------|-2-
[repeat instrumental break; fade]
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play legendary 'Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung'. Note, however, that
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 B. 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.