Powerboy
Learn how to play Powerboy by Automatic with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
TUNING: EADGBE
TABBED BY: CC HUA ( remus@bluesky.net.au )
This song is on the b-side to the It?s Like Sound Single. Play this song
using barre chords. It?s easier and sounds sorta better.
INTRO:
F#m C#m D#m C#m
Play this a lot of times
F#m C#m
Mind?s gone crazy, gone so far
D#m C#m
We lost our power and we lost our boy
F#m C#m
We lost our power and we could say
D#m C#m
Got a record deal in the U.K
Oh yeah
PLAY THIS SOLO
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Oh yeah
F#m C#m
We lost Richie, pretend we don?t care
D#m C#m
We lost our man our powerboy
F#m C#m
We lost Richie and it?s so unfair
D#m C#m
We lost our power and we don?t care
Oh yeah
SOLO
Oh yeah
F#m C#m
So don?t diss the ones who helped you get there
D#m C#m
So uncool you should be back at school
F#m C#m
Something shabby we?ll be cool one day
D#m C#m
At least that?s what Keller always say
F#m F#m F#m F#m Fuck you [F#m C#m D#m C#m
F#m C#m
We lost Richie to the red textas
D#m C#m
Lost our man, our main man
F#m C#m
We lost Richie and it?s so unfair
D#m C#m
Got a new drummer he?s got bald haircut
yeah
oh yeah
PLAY INTRO TO END
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How to play Powerboy
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 F#m. 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.