Opening Chord
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A B D
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|-------------7---|
|---7----9----7---|
|---7----9----5---|
|---5----7--------|
Riff A
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|--7-7-6-6--|
|--7-7-7-7--|
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|-----------|
Riff B
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|------9-9-----9-9-----9-9-----6---|
|--7-7-----7-7-----7-7-----7-7-----|
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Intro: Gtr. 1 plays Riff A x4
Gtr. 1 keeps playing Riff A
Gtr. 2: A, B, D (x4)
Verse1: (gtr. 1 plays Riff B x4, once per line)
you probably heard this melody line before
i thought it up at the grocery store
so stop your engines and start the press
i probably ripped you off, yeah thats my guess
Gtr. 1 keeps playing Riff A
Gtr. 2: A, B, D (x2)
Verse2:
so i pulled up a chair and maybe have a drink
can't write a song where i have to think
i'll put on a record and steal a part
here's the opening chord, what a place to start
CHORUS (Gtr.1 keeps playing Riff A. Gtr.s 2 plays chords):
A B D A B
that's a pretty cool chord
(that's a pretty, that's a pretty cool chord) (that's a pretty
D A B D
thats a pretty cool chord
(thats a pretty cool chord) (thats a pretty thats a pretty cool chord)
let A ring out
Bridge (bass only):
don't tell me its all been done before
this song's too long and my throat is sore
B D
for every next cool band there's a hundred more
Gtr.1 keeps with Riff A
Gtr.2: A, B, D (x4)
Verse3:
original music is a joke this week
number 1 hit records never were unique
but i'll listen to my radio its such a bore
wait a minute thats a pretty cool opening chord
CHORUS2:
opening chord
(that's a pretty, that's a pretty cool chord) (x8)
end on A
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How to play Opening Chord
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.