Madelaine
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verse 1
D
If it doesn't kill you it'll make you stronger
D
But if it kills you you'll be dead
G
Use fluorescent bulbs, they'll probably last longer
D
But the buzzing sound might hurt your head
B B/C#
There's two ways of looking at your problem
D D/C# D/C
Right or wrong, win or lose
B
Stand around and you'll never get the job done
D C
All you have to do is choose
[Refrão]
F G
Madelaine, stay with me
D E
Madelaine, leave me be
Bb A D
Madelaine, just tell me what you're gonna do
F G
Madelaine, stay for more
D E
Madelaine, use the door
Bb A D
Madelaine, I'm gonna leave it up to you
verse 2
D
You could buy a dog to keep away the bad guys
D
But you'd have to walk him every day
G
You could open up a Chicken Kitchen franchise
D
Piss off the ASPCA
B B/C#
Either way, you better make your mind up
D D/C# D/C
What is what, which is which
B
'Cause on the mound, they're ready with the windup
D C
And you can't miss another pitch
[Refrão]
F G
Madelaine, stay with me
D E
Madelaine, leave me be
Bb A D
Madelaine, just tell me what you're gonna do
F G
Madelaine, stay for more
D E
Madelaine, use the door
Bb A D
Madelaine, I'm gonna leave it up to you
BRIDGE:
Gm A Gm A
So many tasties on your plate
Bb F G
What is a hungry girl to do?
Gm A Gm A
Already it may be too late
Bb C D
I'm sick of cooking for you
verse 3
D
You could tell me that it's getting past your bedtime
D
And that you have to say good night
G
You could tell me that you've had way too much red wine
D
You would probably be right
B B/C#
Either way, you better wash those glasses
D D/C# D/C
You've got friends coming by
B
And besides, you're sick of making passes
D C
Truth be told, so am I
[Refrão]
F G
Madelaine, stay with me
D E
Madelaine, leave me be
Bb A D
Madelaine, just tell me what you're gonna do
F G
Madelaine, stay for more
D E
Madelaine, use the door
Bb A D
Madelaine, I'm gonna leave it up to you
How to play Madelaine
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 D. 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.