Look Over Your Shoulder
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Intro: Bb F Bb F
Bb
When there's a bluebird singing by your window pane
F
And the sun shines bright all day through
Bb
Don't forget boy
Eb
Look over your shoulder
Bb F Bb F
'Cause there's always someone coming after you-hoo (la la la la)
Bb F#
You-hoo (la la la la)
## NOTE: Key change one semitone up, starting on F# above ##
INTERLUDE:
B F#
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B
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When everything in life seems just as it should be
F#
At last success seems just around the door
B
Don't forget boy
E
Look over your shoulder
B F# B G
'Cause things don't stay the same forevermore-whore (la la la la)
## NOTE: Key change one semitone up, starting on G above ##
C
Hope springs eternal in a young man's breast
G
And he dreams of a better life ahead
C
Without that dream
F
you are nothing, nothing, nothing
C G C G
You have to find out for yourself that dream is dea-ead (la la la la)
OUTRO: (repeat 5 times then fade)
C G
Dea-ead (la la la)
How to play Look Over Your Shoulder
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 Bb. 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.