Mr Slaters Parrot
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When Mr. Slater's parrot says hello,
F
A geezer likes to get one on the go.
Bb
We hope to hear him swear,
Eb C7
We love to hear him squeak,
F7 Bb
We like to see him biting fingers in his horny beak.
[Verse 2]
Eb
Sometimes he wants to whistle through his nose
F
Whilst picking up a peanut with his toes.
Ab Eb C7
If Johnny Morris had him on his show,
F Bb N.C.
You'd hear the Fuhrer's favorite say, HELLO!
[Outro]
Eb F Bb Eb C7
Hello... Hello... Hello... (parrot noises)
F7 Bb
' ' ' ' ' ' ' '
Eb Eb F F
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Bb Eb C7 F Bb
'''' ' ' ' ' '''' ''''
(Fade out and back in again)
Eb Eb F F
'''' '''' '''' ''''
Bb Eb C7 F Bb
'''' ' ' ' ' '''' ''''
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This is the bass riff/lick whenever the F7 is played
F7 Bb
E--------------------------------------------|
B--------------------------------------------|
G--------------------------------------------|
D------------------------------------0-------|
A---------0--1--3--0--------3--2--3-----1----|
E---1--3--------------3--1-------------------|
OR with capo (Transpose song down 1)
E7 A
E--------------------------------------------|
B--------------------------------------------|
G--------------------------------------------|
D--------------------------------------------|
A------------0--2-----------2--1--2--4--0----|
E---0--2--4--------4--2--0-------------------|
How to play Mr Slaters Parrot
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.