Put A Flower In Your Pocket
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Intro: A F#m A F#m A F#m
[Verso 1]
A
The city street is hot
F#m
The heat is escalating
A
Every corner in the town
F#m
There's a paycheck waiting
[Refrão]
Bm
Put a flower in your pocket
If you seem them boy you drop it
A
And you run
You Run
Bm
They may pretend they like you
But man's best friend will bite you
A
Just for fun
For fun
Bm
If they're gunning for you boy
F#m C#m F#m
You've already won
[Verso 2]
A
I had a dream today
F#m
About a hustle lost
A
He paid his dues
F#m
Then he paid the cost
A
Wish I knew back then
F#m
All I know right now
A
Things would be much different
F#m
The time has allowed
[Refrão]
Bm
Put a flower in your pocket
If you seem them boy you drop it
A
And you run
You Run
Bm
They may pretend they like you
But man's best friend will bite you
A
Just for fun
For fun
Bm
If they're gunning for you boy
F#m C#m F#m
You've already won
[Verso 3]
F#m
With tired eyes
E
And bills to pay
Bm
You gotta make it through
C#
Another day
F#m
The streets can see
E
Into your soul
Bm
It ain't where ya been
C#
But where you're gonna go
[Refrão]
Bm
Put a flower in your pocket
If you seem them boy you drop it
A
And you run
You Run
Bm
They may pretend they like you
But man's best friend will bite you
A
Just for fun
For fun
Bm
If they're gunning for you boy
F#m C#m F#m
You've already won
How to play Put A Flower In Your Pocket
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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.