Material Boy
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intro: (D - G - A) 3x (A - G)
D A G
Im leaving the wat. to Buddism no longer loyal
D A G
im breaking my heart,as my compassion to the third world
D
turned to greed
D A G
bye bye real mccoy,no ideal as if i was royal
D
now im a material boy
A G D
theres nothing in this world i dont think i need
B G
now im shopping im not stopping
D
there will always be new stuff to buy
A
and i will expand my needs somehow i swear
(D - G - A) (D - A - G)
D A
i bought a new imac and mouse,a phone to go with
G
my new spirit
D A G
next step might be a house,six bedrooms and a pool
just for me
D A G
i will live like tsar,the beggars chant wont hear it
D
i'll have boat,new t.v and car
A G D
and in mouth a fat cuban cigar
B G
now im shopping im not stopping
D
there will always be new stuff to buy
A
and i'll expand my needs somehow 2x
B
i'll expand my needs somehow i swear
(B G D A) 2x G
B G D
now im shopping
B G D
there will always be new stuff to buy
B G D
i'm not stopping
B G
and i'll expand my needs somehow
D
and i'll expand my needs somehow
i'll expand my needs somehow i swear
IGUAL AO REFRAO 2X
How to play Material Boy
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.