Mr. Adams
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F#m F E
Mr Adams always tells me the answers
F#m F E
Mr Adams never looks me in the eyes
F#m F E
Don't suppose he knows I notice every time
F E
Why don't you look me in the eyes?
F#m F E
Mr Adams always walks me to the bus stop
F#m F E
Mr Adams never thinks of reason or rhyme
F#m F E
Oh, but he just won't go 'til he sees I'm inside
E
Why Mr Adams?
E
Why Mr Adams?
E
Why?
F#m F E
Saturday morning skipping on Clairmont Street
F#m F E
Pretty pink pavement kisses my dainty feet
F#m F
Stop in the driveway of house 120
F#m F E
The sleepy Chevrolet, oh yes, I've seen it plenty
F#m F E
Come a little closer, got secret that you've got to keep
Shhh
F#m F E
I doodle his name in every class
F#m F E
Just seeing his face it helps the time pass
F#m F E
I think I might stay a little past half past two
F E
So he can tell me what to do
F#m F E
Mr Adams always tells me the answers
F#m F E
Mr Adams never looks me in the eyes
F#m F E
Don't suppose he knows I notice every time
F#m F E
Why don't you look me in the eyes?
F#m F Em
Mr Adams tells me, "Yes, " but then he says "Stop "
F#m F E
Takes the pen right out my hand to carry the nine
F#m F E
Oh, swear his touch alone occupies my whole mind
F E
Why Mr Adams?
F E
Why Mr Adams?
E
Why?
F#m F E
Hi, Mr Adams, got a question could you answer?
F#m F E
Hi, Mr Adams, like the auburn in your tie, sir
F#m F E
Hi, Mr Adams, could I ask you for a coat, brrr
F E
I'm feeling tired but, boy!
F E
You look inspired today
F#m F E
Hi, Mr Adams, could you tutor me on Sunday
F#m F E
Hi, Mr Adams, caught cha sleeping at the school play
F#m F E
Hi, Mr Adams, are you going to the fundraiser?
F#m F E
Because I think that you should
F#m F E
Oh, I really think that you should
F#m F E
My god, I think that you should
F#m F E
Spray my perfume just before the test
F#m F E
He asks me how prepared I am, "Sir, I tried my best!"
F#m F E
And for the first time he smiles and I'm breathless
F#m F E
Oh, my heart is wild, I'm feeling quite beguiled today!
F#m F E
I'd like to stay forever like this
F#m F E Em
If he gets any closer fear I might kiss him
F#m F E
Whispers, "Good luck" and oh, I feel bliss
F#m F E
My god, Mr Adams, I can't do this anymore!
F#m F E
Question 1: What keeps us surely bound-up in life?
A) Time
F#m F E
Question 2: What's the immediate solution to strife?
D) Wine
F#m F E
Question 3) What is a riddle if not but a type of___?
A) Rhyme
Question 4
My head is spinning Mr Adams! Could you help with
Question 4: What is a Mr without a ____?
Um, question 4? I feel confused it only says "Ms , Miss, or Mrs "
F#m F E
Question 4: I need to know the answer right now
F F
Mr Adams I confess
F#m F E
Mr Adams I'll be your mistress!
F#m F E
Mr Adams always tells me the answers
F#m F E
Mr Adams loves to look me in the eyes
F#m F E
Don't suppose a single soul should have to know why
E
Why?
F E
Why Mr Adams?
F E
Why Mr Adams?
F E
I got to say goodbye
How to play Mr. Adams
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.