Play That Funky Music
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Intro: Em
verse 1
Em7
Hey once I was a boogie singer playin' in a rock and roll band
I never had no problems burning down them one night stands
And everything around me got to stop to feelin' so low
And I decided quickly yes I did to disco down and check out the show
[Refrão] D Em D E D E D E
Yeah they was dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin'
D Em D Em D Em
And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted
Gm7
Play that funky music white boy play that funky music right
Bbm
Play that funky music white boy
Em Bm A7 B7
Lay down a boogie and play that funky music till you die
verse 2
Em7
I tried to understand this I thought that they were out of their minds
How could I be so foolish how could I to not see I was the one behind
So still I kept on fighting well loosing every step of the way
I said I must go back there I got to go back and check to see if things still the same
[Refrão] D Em D E D E D E
Yeah they was dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin'
D Em D Em D Em
And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted
Gm7
Play that funky music white boy play that funky music right
Bbm
Play that funky music white boy
Em7 Bm A7 B7
Lay down a boogie and play that funky music till you die
Till you die
verse 3
Em7
Now first it wasn't easy changin' rock and roll and minds
And things were getting shaky I thought I'd have to leave it behind
But now its so much better it's so much better I'm funking out in every way
But I'll never lose that feelin' no I won't of how I learned my lesson that day
Chorus
D Em D E D E D E
Yeah they was dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin'
D Em D Em D Em
And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted
Gm7
Play that funky music white boy play that funky music right
Bbm
Play that funky music white boy
Em Bm A7 B7
Lay down a boogie and play that funky music till you die
How to play Play That Funky Music
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 Em. 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.