Pop Song
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Intro
A D
verse 1
A
Ive been
D
staring at the ceiling
A
searching
D
for some word that rhymes with how Im feeling
Bridge 1
F#m
someone feed the fishes
E
someone clean my car
Bm
I cant keep up on the dishes
D
while I wish up on a star
F#m E
someone save my soul
B D
Im a slave to rock and roll
[Refrão]A
Please politicians preachers
A
pray give us wisdom teach us
D
right from wrong, Oh yea
Bm E A
Im to busy trying to write a pop song
verse 2
A
Ive been
D
chipping at this sculpture
A
hoping
D
his gigantic hands will heal pop culture
Bridge 2
F#m
someone raise the wages,
E
someone fight the fight,
Bm
Ive been speaking with the sages
D
in the middle of the night
F#m E
someone save my soul
B D
I sold it to Billy Joel,
in the middle of the-
[Refrão]A
Please politicians preachers
A
pray give us wisdom teach us
D
right from wrong, Oh yea
Bm E A
Im to busy trying to write a pop song
A
Please mother nature's on her knees
A
read the papers, see whats
D
going on, whats going on
Bm E A
Im too busy trying to write a pop song
Instrumental
F#m E D F#m E B D
[Refrão]A
Please politicians preachers
A
pray give us wisdom teach us
D
right from wrong, Oh yea
Bm E
Im to busy trying to write a-
A
Please politicians preachers
A
pray give us wisdom teach us
D
right from wrong, Oh yea
Bm E A
Im to busy trying to write a pop song
A
Please mother nature's on her knees
A
read the papers, see whats
D
going on, whats going on
Bm E A
Im too busy trying to write a pop song
Bm E A
Im too busy trying to write a pop song
Bm E
Oh yeah-eah
How to play Pop Song
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 A. 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.