Science Fiction Double Feature
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A D
A D
A G
Michael Rennie was ill the day the Earth stood still,
F E
but he told us where we stand.
A G
And Flash Gordon was there in silver underwear,
F E
Claude Raines was the invisible man.
A G
Then something went wrong for Fay Wray and King Kong,
F E
they got caught in a celluloid jam.
A G
Then at a deadly pace it came from outer space,
F E
and this is how the message ran.
D E A F#m
Science fiction double feature,
D E A F#m
Doctor X will build a creature.
D E A F#m
See androids fighting Brad and Janet
D E A F#m
Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet.
D E A
Oh, at the late night double feature picture show.
A G
I knew Leo G. Carrol was over a barrel
F E
when Tarantula took to the hills.
A G
And I really got hot when I saw Jeanette Scott
F E
fight a Tryffid that spits poison and kills.
A G
Dana Andrews said prunes, gave him the runes,
F E
and passing them used lots of skill.
A G
But when worlds collide, said George Powell to his bride,
F E
I'm gonna give you some terrible thrills.
D E A F#m
Science fiction double feature,
D E A F#m
Doctor X will build a creature.
D E A F#m
See androids fighting Brad and Janet
D E A F#m
Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet.
D E A
Oh, at the late night double feature picture show.
F#m D E A
I wanna go, oh, to the late night double feature picture show
F#m D E A
By RKO, oh, to the late night double feature picture show
F#m D E A
In the back row, oh, to the late night double feature picture show.
How to play Science Fiction Double Feature
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 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.