Oh Donna
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[Refrão]
F# A E
Oh, Donna, you tell em, they're only screwing around
F# A E
Oh, Donna, you tell em, don't let their stupid jokes bring you down
[Verso 1]
Eb E A G#m Eb E A G#m
I know damn well under that shell
Eb E A G#m
Is the same kid I knew before, just a bit more irritated
Eb E A G#m
Still don't play sports, still last resort, still talks like Carl Sagan
A G#m F#
Assessing the gravity of any given situation
A G#m F#m
Your words can be so misleading with improper tone or inflection
F# C#m E
Donna throws on The Roches or Counting Crows
[Refrão]
F# A E
Oh, Donna, you tell em, don't let them push you around
F# A E
Oh, Donna, you tell em, they don't know what they're talking about
[Verso 2]
Eb E A G#m
Somehow make it to my front door but I scramble for my key
Eb E A G#m
Even this close to shore, a raft could use a rescue
Eb E A G#m
So to speak, you think so strategically
Eb E A G#m
Oh, why can't you see through their insecurities?
A G#m F#
So, you contemplate the sacred art of hanging back, a sideline top dog
A G#m F#
Pray for rain, for April showers for May to wait on us late bloomers
[Ponte]
F# A E
Here's Donna now singing "Mr. Jones"
[Refrão]
F# A E
Oh, Donna, you tell em, don't let them push you around
F# A E
Oh, Donna, you tell em, they don't know what they're talking about
F# A E
Oh, Donna, you tell em, they're only screwing around
F# A E
Oh, Donna, you tell em, don't let their stupid jokes bring you down
How to play Oh Donna
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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.