Pretty Little Head
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[Verso 1]
D G
You claimed to understand things that confused me.
D A
Cuz as a man you knew just how the world goes round.
D G Em
I listened patiently as you went on and on
D A D A7
But I was young, and Im not so patient now
D G
You feel sure I couldn't manage things without you
D A
Id probably load the dishwasher all wrong.
D G Em
If you werent here to tell me how to do things right
D A D D7
Lord only knows how Id ever get along
[Refrão]
G
I wont tell you no lies.
D
The moon aint really blue.
A
I taught you all about the things
D D7
You never learned in school.
G
But Id like to take you home.
D
And put this all to bed.
A D
Dont worry your pretty little head
[Verso 2]
D G
Whenever you're on the road you feel uneasy
D A
Whenever I go to work you fret and you stew
D G Em
If I had a nickel for each time you checked my phone
D A D A7
Id be so doggone rich, I dont know what Id do
D G
You feel certain that Im gonna be unfaithful
D A
You get all worked up, you sulk and you shout
D G Em
Do you really think Ive got the time for things like that?
D A D D7
Tween two jobs, and sorting your nonsense out?
[Refrão]
G
I wont tell you no lies.
D
The moon aint really blue.
A
I taught you all about the things
D D7
You never learned in school.
G
But Id like to take you home.
D
And put this all to bed.
A D
Dont worry your pretty little head
[Verso 3]
D G
Whenever I let you down, you get real ornery
D A
Its my own damn fault each time you do me wrong.
D G Em
It sets you off every time I speak my mind
D A D A7
You start to drink, acting all big and strong
D G
I thought with time youd come to treat me better
D A
Hoped you'd sort it out on your own
D G Em
The better angels of your nature must have passed you by
D A D D7
All thats left to do is reap what you have sown
[Refrão]
G
I wont tell you no lies.
D
The moon aint really blue.
A
I taught you all about the things
D D7
You never learned in school.
G
But Id like to take you home.
D
And put this all to bed.
A D#dim
Dont worry your pretty little head
A D
Dont worry your pretty little head
How to play Pretty Little Head
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.