Polly
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intro
[Em] [G] [D] [C] [Em] [G] [D] [C]
[Em]Po[G]lly wants a [D]cracker [C]
[Em]I [G]think I should get [D]off her [C]first
[Em]I [G]think she wants some [D]water [C]
[Em]To[G] put out the [D]blow [C]torch
chorus:
[D]It [C]isn't me [G]- We [Bb]have some seed [D]
[C]Let me clip [G]- Your [Bb]dirty wings [D]
[C]Let me take a [G]ride - Don't [Bb]hurt yourself [D]
I [C]want some help [G]- To [Bb]please myself [D]
I've [C]got some rope [G]- You [Bb]have been told [D]
I [C]promise you [G]- [Bb]I've been true [D]
[C]Let me take a [G]ride - Don't [Bb]hurt yourself [D]
I [C]want some help [G]- To [Bb]please myself [Em] [G] [D] [C]
Polly wants a cracker
Maybe she would like some food
She asked me to untie her
A chase would be nice for a few
repeat chorus
Bass bridge: Repeat 2x
G-------------------------|-
D----------0-0-0----------|-
A----------------3-3-3-3--|-
E--0-3-3-3----------------|-
Polly said
Polly says her back hurts
And she's just as bored as me
She caught me off my guard
It amazes me, the will of instinct
repeat chorus; end on Em
How to play Polly
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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.