Oval Room
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Intro
Am E7 Am
[Verso 1]
Am
In his oval room, in his rockin' chair
E7 Am
He's the president, but I don't care
Am
He's a business man, he got business ties
E7 Am
He got dollar signs in both his eyes
[Verso 2]
Am
Got a big jet plane, take him everywhere
E7 Am
Got a limousine when he gets there
Am
Everywhere he goes, makes the people mad
E7 Am
Makes the poor men beg and the rich men glad
[Refrão]
Am
'Cause he's the president, but I don't care
E7 Am
Ooooooh
Am
He's the president, but I don't care
E7 Am
Ooooooh
[Verso 3]
Am
At the factory, never been so slow
E7 Am
Got a big fourth down, ninety-nine to go
Am
And down on the farm, nothin' growin' there
E7 Am
'Cept the debts they owe and their gray hair
[Verso 4]
Am
In the desert sand, in the jungle deep
E7 Am
He thinks everything is his to keep
Am
He's a real cowboy with his makeup on
E7 Am
Talks to kings and queens on the telephone
[Refrão]
Am
'Cause he's the president, but I don't care
E7 Am
Ooooooh
Am
He's the president, but I don't care
E7 Am
Ooooooh
{Guitar Solo}
Am E7 Am E7 Am
[Verso 5]
Am
He's a movie star if you stay up late
E7 Am
And he'll search your car if you don't look straight
Am
In his oval room, in his rockin' chair
E7
He's the president, but I don't care
Interlude
Am E7 Am E7 Am
[Refrão]
Am
He's the president, but I don't care
E7 Am
Ooooooh
Am
He's the president, but I don't care
E7 Am
Ooooooh
Outro
Am E7 Am
How to play Oval Room
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.