Penguins And Polarbears
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This is a really popular song here in oz. A great song that requires 2 guitars to
play properly but it still sounds good with one I havernt given u the timing but
its easy as
Intro Riff (on 8th time play this just before verse)
e------------------------------| -------------------------------------------
B------------------------------| -------------------------------------------
G--16-16-16-16-12-14-12-12-12--| ---16-16-16-16-12--14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-
D--16-16-16-16-12-12-12-12-12--| ---16-16-16-16-12--12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-
A------------------------------| -------------------------------------------
E------------------------------| -------------------------------------------
Intro/Pre-Chorus Riff
e--------------------------------------------------|
B--------------------------------------------------| (played at same time
G---4-4-4-4----------------------------------------| as intro riff)
D---4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5----------------|
A---2-2-2-2-4-4-4-4-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5----------------|
E-----------2-2-2-2-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3----------------|
Verse
P.M.------
e-------------------------------------|
B-------------------------------------|
G--4-4-4-4----------------------------|
D--4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7----|
A--2-2-2-2-4-4-4-4-5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7----|
E----------2-2-2-2-3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5----|
(second guitar plays this
Chorus through chorus)
(main chorus)
e----------------------------------------------------------------|
b----------------------------------------------------------------|
g 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-----------------4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4----------------|
d 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4|
a 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4|
e ----------------5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-----------------2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2|
end of 2nd chorus with a subtle stabbing effect
e--------|
B--------|
G--4-----| (hold)
D--x-----|
A--2-----|
E--------|
Build up to last chorus this riff played fast
e----------------------------------------------------------------|
B----------------------------------------------------------------|
G-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12----|
D-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12----|
A-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10----|
E----------------------------------------------------------------|
e---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14---|
D-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14---|
A-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12---|
E---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
End
e---------------|
B---------------|
G-4-4-4-4-------|
D-2-2-2-2--4-5--|
A-2-2-2-2--4-5--|
E----------2-3--|
That's It you'll probably need to listen to the song for the timing.
I'm spent.
How to play Penguins And Polarbears
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.