Sgt. Major
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[Intro: ]A
A A A G#m G#m
Wake up major and stitch on your hat
F#m
You fell out of bed, and then you landed in the cache
D A
So what's in your diary today?
A A A G#m G#m
Call on your main man, what can he do for you?
F#m
Hang out with stupid, so you can tell him what to do
D A
Major, this is your day
C# D A E D
Living alone in a jar never gets you very far
A C#
He can read your mind, make you feel alright
D A E
Sgt. Major knows what you want
A C#
He knows who you are, one day you'll be a star
D A E
Sgt Major knows what you want
A A A G#m G#m
Take out your paper and throw it all away
F#m
Everything is useless ain't got a lot to say
D A
Major this is your way
A A A G#m G#m
The major is drowning cause he opened his mouth
F#m
He starts to explain it, but nothing's coming out
D A
Major what can you say?
C# D A
I hope that you like who you are
C# D A E D
Cause livin' alone in a jar never gets you very far
A C#
He can read your mind, make you feel alright
D A E
Sgt. Major knows what you want
A C#
He knows who you are, one day you'll be a star
D A E
Sgt Major knows what you want
D B
I know that you think that you made it
D B
I know what I meant to say
D B
While you looked in the mirror
D
I was getting away
For you there is there is nothing to say
A C#
He can read your mind, make you feel alright
D A E
Sgt. Major knows what you want
A C#
He knows who you are, one day you'll be a star
D A E
Sgt Major knows what you want
D A E E
Whoo whooo
D A E E
Whoo whooo
D A E E
Whoo whooo
D A E (hold)
How to play Sgt. Major
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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.