Opposable Thumb
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[Intro ]
Whistling
G G C D7 G G C D7 2X
[Verso 1]
G D
Before I was born, before I was young,
C D
my whole life was my opposable thumb.
G D
I floated around with no place to go,
C D
I sucked my thumb just waiting to grow.
C
Then I was was born and my life begun,
D7 N.C.
just me my mom and my opposable thumb.
[Refrão]
G D
The Opposable thumb, opposable thumb,
C D
I get things done with my opposable thumb,
C G
Ive got a brain stem and a cerebellum
D7 N.C.
but I have more fun with my opposable thumb.
{Instrumental}
G G C D7 G G C D7
[Verso 2]
G D
I started to grow and to figure out life,
C D
I learned to walk and talk and read and write.
G D
I could use a tool like a hammer and wrench,
C D
to pound and pull and push and pinch.
C
I started writing down everything I had done,
D7 NC
with the pen I held between my finger and thumb.
[Refrão]
G D
The Opposable thumb, opposable thumb,
C D
I get things done with my opposable thumb,
C G
Ive got a brain stem and a cerebellum
D7 N.C.
but I have more fun with my opposable thumb.
{Instrumental}
G G C D7 G G C D7
[Verso 3]
G D
When I get board I can twiddle and fidget,
C D
I can thumb a ride with my favorite digit.
G D
Now we evolved and weve come far,
C D
I use my thumb to play this guitar.
C
So put your hands together when the day is done and
D7 N.C.
thank the Lord for your opposable thumb.
[Refrão]
G D
The Opposable thumb, opposable thumb,
C D
I get things done with my opposable thumb,
C G
Ive got a brain stem and a cerebellum
D7 N.C.
but I have more fun with my opposable thumb.
Outro
G G C D7 G G C D7
Opposable thumb. Opposable thumb.
G G C D7 G G C D7 N.C.
Opposable thumb..... Opposable thumb!
How to play Opposable Thumb
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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.