Lolita
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A Bm
If you're sour
F# E D E D
'Cause some people tried to take away all your power
A Bm
If you're bruised
F# D E D
'Cause they hit you when you refused
A Ab F# E
Well, that's the deal: you never heal
Bm C#m
So best to hold your ground
C#m Bm A
You get your bone
E Bm C#m
then you get thrown in the dog pound
A A A Dm E
They can't touch me now, Lolita
A A A Dm E
They can't touch me now, Lolita
A A A Dm E
They can't touch me now
A Bm
F# E D E walk up to A
A Bm
If you get kicked out
F# D E D
'Cause they don't want you to mess around
A Ab or (G#) F# E
Well, that's the deal
Turn your prayer wheel
Bm C#m
Watch it go around
C#m Bm A E
You get straight flush
You feel the rush
Bm C#m
And then you come down
A A A Dm E
They can't touch me now, Lolita
A A A Dm E
They can't touch me now, Lolita
A A A Dm E
They can't touch me now
A Bm
if your shamed
F# E D E D
If there's nothing left
And there's nothing left in your veins
A A A Dm E
They can't touch me now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XGKSoiGvAE
How to play Lolita
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.