Pesto Song
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[I’m still a beginner at guitar!
I hope these chords are somewhat correct :)]
The Em in the chorus is played differently,
like this (I’m sorry, I couldn’t find the chord’s name):
1st 2nd 3rd
E|---|---|-4-|---
B|---|---|-3-|---
G|---|---|---|---
D|---|-2-|---|---
A|---|-1-|---|---
E|---|---|---|---
Also, the last “will catch you if you’re not careful”
has no strumming pattern,they’re just single chords
The Song
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[Verse 1]
C G
This is a song for pesto,
Em D
pesto you're the besto
C G
Your hair is made of spaghetti,
Em D
your sauce is dry, not wetty
C G Em D
Pesto even though no one bought you at the store
C G Em D
Pesto don't for-get you're worth so much more
[Chorus]
Cadd9 G
Someday you will be,
Em D
better than the resto
Cadd9 G Em
No one will for-get your name,
D
your name is -uhh
[Verse 2]
C G
I've looked for you these last few days
Em D
But now I want to change my ways
C G
That is why I wrote this song
Em D
Does it make you want to sing along?
[Chorus]
Cadd9 G
Someday you will be,
Em D
better than the resto
Cadd9 G Em
No one will for-get your name,
D
your name is -
[Chorus]
Cadd9 G
Someday you will be,
Em D
better than the resto
Cadd9 G Em
No one will for-get your name,
D
your name is Peter van der Hoeven?
[Chorus]
Cadd9 G
Someday you will be,
Em D
better than the resto
Cadd9 G Em
No one will for-get your name,
D
your name is -
[Outro]
C G
Pesto Con-trol
Em D
will catch you if you're not careful
C G
Pesto Con-trol
Em D Cadd9
will catch you if you're not care-ful
How to play Pesto Song
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 E. 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.