Propellerheads
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Intro: D A A7 D
D
Looking for an answer, looking for a rhyme,
A
I don't want to cry when the stars align.
A7
I can kick and say 'fuck' as many times as I like,
D
But my body's gonna give it up when it's my time.
D A A7 D
Oooooheeeeeh, oooooheeeeh..
D
Give a lot at Christmas and treasure what you get.
A
Daddy was a bank robber, you could be a vet.
A7
Live a little, go and get caught red handed,
D
It never did pay to be the teacher's pet.
G
Propellerhead junkies all are fine,
A
With child prodigies in the Chorus line,
F#m
They're looking for someone new to find,
Bm
To push, push things forward.
G A
When I open my eyes, I look depressed.
F#m
It's 'cause I've realized,
Bm
That I'm just following and following..
G A
But I'm not following any more..
F#m Bm
I'm just 24 and all these people..
G A F#m
I don't know anything, it's just everyone knows.
Bm
Propeller heads following and following and following and following.
G A
Following, following, following, following, following, following, following,
F#m Bm - Break
following, following, following, following, following, FOLLOWING!
D A
O-o-oooh propellerheads, pro-pro-propellerheads,
A7 D
O-o-oooh propellerheads, pro-pro-propellerheads.
D
Picking up the pieces, puzzling the plan,
A
Sitting in bed with the biscuitsand.
A7
Writing on my wall makes me feel at home.
D
These are the lyrics to my marching band.
D A
Ooooooooh, prop prop prop prop prop prop prop prop
A7 D
Ooooooooh, prop prop prop prop prop prop prop prop
G
Propellerhead junkies all are fine,
A
With child prodigies in the Chorus line,
F#m
They're looking for something new to find,
Bm
To push, push things forward.
G A
When I open my eyes, I look depressed.
F#m
It's 'cause I've realized,
Bm
That I'm just following and following..
G A
But I'm not following any more..
F#m Bm
I'm just 24 and all these people..
G A F#m
I don't know anything, it's just everyone knows.
Bm
Propeller heads following and following and following and following.
D A
O-o-oooh propellerheads, pro-pro-propellerheads,
A7 D
O-o-oooh propellerheads, pro-pro-propellerheads.
How to play Propellerheads
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 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.