Philosophy Now
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Intro
Ab Gb Db (x4)
[Verso 1]
Ab
I just wanted to be so happy, girl
Gb Db
Cause I want you baby, I do want you baby
Ab
Got to believe the doctor, girl
Gb Db
He told me yesterday (yes he did)
Ab
Said you don't need the pharmacology
Gb Db
Cause I want you baby, I do want you baby
Ab
Don't need the cardiology
Gb Db
To have a change of heart
[Ponte]
Bmaj13 Gb
You gotta new and dangerous condition, boy
Bbm7 Abmaj7
He said you know you're gonna lose your own volition boy — philosophy now
[Refrão]
Eb Ab
Oh for a girl (the bomb baby), fix me a world (the blue shoes)
Eb Db Ab
Oh for it stirred or it shaken (to get to know you)
Eb Ab
Pull me through (the bomb baby), what can I do? (the blue shoes)
Eb Db Ab
Oh now I know I'm mistaken (to get to love you)
[Verso 2]
Ab
Could you get me a new philosophy
Gb Db
Cause I want you baby, I do want you baby
Ab
I got to see a prophet, girl
Gb Db
Before the day is out (yes I do)
Ab
And I don't want apothecary, girl
Gb Db
Cause I want you baby, I do want you baby
Ab
I got to see the Avatar
Gb Db
To talk the world away
[Ponte]
Bmaj13 Gb
You gotta new and dangerous condition, boy
Bbm7 Abmaj7
He said you know you're gonna lose your own volition boy — philosophy now
[Refrão]
Eb Ab
Oh for a girl (the bomb baby), fix me a world (the blue shoes)
Eb Db Ab
Oh for it stirred or it shaken (to get to know you)
Eb Ab
Pull me through (the bomb baby), what can I do? (the blue shoes)
Eb Db Ab
Oh now I know I'm mistaken (to get to love you)
How to play Philosophy Now
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ab. 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.