P. of the united states of america
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Toob Amplifier From "II" by The
Presidents of the United States of America
(Clear throat) Excuse me, can I tell you a story? (Other voice) Yeah,
lay it on us, man. (You again) Okay, goes like this:
w/ flanger
F# B
I got myself a brand new
C# F#
Tube amplifier
F# B C#
It's large and lovely to be hold
end flanger w/ fuzz or overdrive distortion
B5
la la la la la
C#5
I got myself a
tube amplifier
F#5 B5 F#5
Now I'm gonna blow a big one
F#5 B5
I got myself a brand new
C#5 F#5
Big bertha driver
F#5 B5 C#5
It's gonna take it to the ring (?)
B5
(take it to the ring)
I got myself a
C#5
Big bertha driver
F#5 B5 F#5
Now I'm gonna blow a big one
Solo:
~ = vibrato ^ = bend up as indicated
1 step
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let ring
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play staccato
F#5 B5
I got myself a brand new
C#5 F#5
Cymbal supplier
F#5 B5
They're really good
C#5
They're sapien (?)
B5
(They're good they're sapien)
I got myself a
C#5
Cymbal supplier
F#5 B5
Now I'm gonna crash
F#5 B5
Now I'm gonna bash
F#5 B5 F#5 F#5
Now I'm gonna blow a big one
That's about it. Any comments, suggestions, etc., please email them to
me. Later.
How to play P. of the united states of america
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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.