Mr. Policeman
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[Intro ]G F G Bb F G F
G
Well Hey, hey, Mr. Policeman
Bet I can drive faster than you can
D
Come on Hoss, let's have some fun
C G
Go on shoot me With your radar gun
D
You look bored and I sure am
C F F#
Catch me if you can
G
Hey, hey, Mr. Policeman
I got a '75 Firebird Trans-Am
D
With a 455 up under the hood
C G
My and my brother got it running good
D
Wake up behind them old Ray Bans
C Bb B
Catch me if you can
C7 G
Go on turn on your blue lights
C7 G
You know you want to I just flew by
D
I can see you peeling out
c G
How's my dust taste in your mouth
D
Come on Smokey it's time to race
C Bb F G F F# Bb B
Let's have us a high-speed chase
Solo- C G C G D C G D C Bb F G F
G
Well Hey, hey, Mr. Policeman
Chopper in the air and a couple of SWAT vans
D
That's no fair now, blocking the road
C G
Where am I supposed to go
D
Time to use my backup plan
C F F#
Catch me if you can
G
Hey, hey, Mr. Policeman
I bet I can run faster than you can
D
your big pot belly and your cowboy boots
C G
A hundred bucks says you won't shoot
D
I know these woods like the back of my hand
C Bb B
Catch me if you can
C7 G
Go on turn on your spotlight (SO SHINY)
C7 G
I got running shoes and I'm younger than you and I got all night
D
There's no way you're keeping up with me
C G
So go on back to Krispy Kreme
D
If you wanna quit, I understand
C Bb F
Catch me if you can
G F G Bb F
Hey, hey, Mr. Policeman
G F
I said hey, hey, Mr. Policeman
END SOLO-G D C G D C D G.. D C G/B D C G G# A.. E D A E D A Bb B..F# E B F# E B
C..G F C G F C C# D..A G D A G A Stop
D
I'm in the jailhouse now
G
I'm in the jailhouse now
A
They told me once or twice
A stop
Son, please respect my authority
Eb9 D9
I'm in the jailhouse now
How to play Mr. Policeman
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.