School's Out
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[Intro: ]Em A Em G Em D A (6x)
Em A Em G Em D A
1. Well, we got no cho'ice,
Em A Em G Em D A
all the girls and bo'ys,
Em A Em G Em D A
makin all that no'ise,
Em A Em G Em D A
'cause they found new to'.ys.
C
Well, we can't salute ya, can't find a flag,
D#
if that don't suit ya, that's a drag.
Gm Bb C Gm Bb C Gm
School's out for summer, school's out forever,
Bb C Gm A A7 F ~
school's been blown to pieces.
C D C D C D C D
No more pencils, no more bo'oks,
C D C D C D C D
no more teachers' dirty loo'ks.
Em A Em G Em D A (4x)
Em A Em G Em D A
2. Well, we got no cla'..ss,
Em A Em G Em D A
and we got no principles,
Em A Em G Em D A
and we got no innocence,
Em A Em G Em D A
we can't even think of a word that rhymes.
Gm Bb C Gm Bb C Gm
School's out for summer, school's out forever,
Bb C
school's been blown to pieces.
C D C D C D C D
No more pencils, no more bo'oks,
C D C D C D C D
no more teachers' dirty loo'ks.
C D C D C D C D
Out for summer, out till fa'..ll,
C D C D C D C D
we might not go back at a''ll
Gm Bb C Gm Bb C Gm
School's out forever, school's out for summer,
Bb C Gm Bb C
School's out with fever, school's out completely.
How to play School's Out
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.