Shop Talk
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that I don't understand
A7
'Bout looking other places
E7
while you're holding my hand
A7 B7
Let's stop. Let's not talk shop
E7
In front of all of these guys
[Chorus]
A7
Let's not
E7
Talk shop
A7
F#7
Shop talk is talking something
B7
that you don't realize
[Verse 2]
B7
Loose lips sink ships shake hips
E7
bad tips draw spies
B7
I want you when I can get you
E7
but you only want me on the rise
A7
Well I thought I had your number
E7
but your number's too loud
A7
Now we're standing on the table
E7
and we're drawing a crowd
A7 B7
Let's stop. Let's not talk shop
E7
In front of all of these guys
[Chorus]
A7
Let's not
E7
Talk shop
A7
Shop talk
[Instrumental]
F#7 B7
B7 E7
B7 E7
A7 E7
A7 E7
A7 B7 E7
[Chorus]
A7
Let's not
E7
Talk shop
A7
Shop talk
F#7
Shop talk is talking something
B7
that you don't realize
[Verse 1]
B7
I seen you in your pajamas
E7
drinking coffee at the House of Pies
B7
You was flipping for the check and talking
E7
like your tongue was paralyzed
A7
You were saying something
E7
that I don't understand
A7
'Bout looking other places
E7
while you're holding my hand
A7 B7
Let's stop. Let's not talk shop
E7
In front of all of these guys
A7 B7
Let's stop. Let's not talk shop
E7
In front of all of these guys
A7 B7
Let's stop. Let's not talk shop
E7
In front of all of these guys
[Instrumental]
B7 E7
B7 E7
A7 E7
A7 E7
A7 B7 E7
B7 E7
B7 E7
A7 E7
A7 E7
A7 B7 E7
How to play Shop Talk
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 A7. 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.