Obama Mic Drop 1999
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Capo 3
Intro: C G D Em C G D Em
[Refrão]
C G
We've got the strongest job growth since 1999
D Em
We produced more oil here for the first time
C G D Em
For the first time, for the first time
C G
Get it, get it, like 1999
D Em
Get it, get it, like 1999
C G
It has been and still is a hard time
D Em
But tonight we get it like it's 1999
verse 1
C G D Em
If a kid from Tatooine can save the galaxy, you can too
C G D Em
Your future will be brighter, there's no limit to what we can do
C G
But here's the big butt, here's the big butt
D Em
We're not there yet, we all know that
C G D Em
All the income gains flow to the top 1%, so imma bring jobs back
[Refrão]
C G
Get it, get it, like 1999
D Em
Get it, get it, like 1999
C G
It has been and still is a hard time
D Em
But tonight we get it like it's 1999
C G
If folks wanna pop off, pop off, I wanna meet ‘em
D Em
I'm not gonna be soft, be soft, I'm gonna beat ‘em
C G
If folks wanna pop off, pop off, I wanna meet ‘em
D Em
I'm not gonna be soft, be soft, I'm gonna beat ‘em
C G D Em C G
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D Em
Here's the, here's the big butt, here's the big butt
[Refrão]
C G
Our economy is growing like 1999
D Em
The crime rate came down for the first time
C G D Em
For the first time, for the first time
C G
Get it, get it, like 1999
D Em
Get it, get it, like 1999
C G
It has been and still is a hard time
D Em
But tonight we get it like it's 1999
How to play Obama Mic Drop 1999
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.