Phoebe Cates
View chords used in this chart
Pmx x x x x
Chorus
E---------------| |-----------------|
B---------------| |-----------------|
G-5---7---9-7-5-| |-----5---------7-| With intro lead
D-5---7---9-7-5-|x2 |-5---5---2---7-7-|x2 part over the
A-3---5---7-5-3-| |-5---3---2---7-5-| top.
E-3---5---7-5-3-| |-3---3---0---5-5-|
Then Verse
Then Chorus
Then Interlude
Bass solo
A-------------2222-----------------|x2
E-333333333333----0000000000000000-| 2nd time with
D-5555-|
A-5555-| on rhythm
E-3333-|
Then Lead riff
E-3-3-3-3-5-5-2-2--|
B--3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-|x4
Then Rhythm
E--------------------|
B--------------------|
G--------------------|x4
D-5555-9999-22222222-|
A-5555-9999-22222222-|
E-3333-7777-00000000-|
Then chorus with 2nd part (“wasting time, going blind”) repeated 4 times. End on G5
I don't think there's any mistakes but if there are, e-mail me at robert.edmans@skateboard.com
How to play Phoebe Cates
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.