Peter Pan
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Intro
Am
[Verso 1]
A Am
Peter.
A Am
Peter Pan, that's what you called me.
D
You never seem to get I'm childlike -
Dm
that doesn't mean I'm childish.
A
There is no contradiction, though you'll deny...
[Refrão]
E
Think happy thoughts and you can fly.
E
Think happy thoughts and you can fly like...
[Verso 2]
A Am
Peter.
A Am
The one that you cast as the bad guy.
D
The one you said could never handle
Dm
adult situations
A
like the baby in your stomach that isn't mine.
[Refrão]
E
Think happy thoughts and you can fly.
E
Think happy thoughts and you can fly so
[Ponte]
Bm Bm7
Hi.
E E7
How ya doin'?
A
How's yer life been?
Bm Bm7
Pity 'bout your present situation
E E7
but don't you cry.
Am Am7 Am6 {Fmaj7}
Think happy thoughts and you can fly.
[Verso 3]
A Am
No more.
A
I can't take the aggravation.
Am D
If you need to reach me I will be flying.
Dm
Gliding to my island
A
where they taught me something that you should try:
[Refrão]
E
Think happy thoughts and you can fly.
E
Think happy thoughts and you can fly.
E
Think happy thoughts and you can fly.
E
Think happy thoughts and you can fly like...
A
Peter.
Am
Like...
A
Like...
Am
Peter.
A
I'm flying.
Outro
A
Da-da-da-da-da-da (I won't grow up.)
A
Da-da-da-da-da-da (I dont want to wear a tie.)
A
Da-da-da-da-da-da (Or a serious expression)
A
Da-da-da-da-da-da (In the middle of July!)
A
Da-da-da-da-da-da (And if it means I must prepare)
A
Da-da-da-da-da-da (to shoulder burdens with a worried air)
A
Da-da-da-da-da-da (I'll never grow up, never grow up, never grow up!)
...
How to play Peter Pan
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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.