Shorty
View chords used in this chart
G5 x F5 x A5 x E5 x C5 x
x x x x x
x x x x 5
5 3 7 2 5
5 3 7 2 3
3 1 5 0 x
Intro: No chords
Oh god, how fun to be the one, I'm so sad to say
You're nice and all, but you're too tall, I have to go now
Chorus:
G5 F5 G5 A5 E5
It always happens to me, always (always)
F5 G5 A5 E5 F5
They feel attracted to me, shorty (always)
E5 A5 G5
Always (always) they say (always, always, al...)
C5 G5 F5 C5
If you go, I go with you
C5 G5 F5 C5
If you stay, I'll wait
C5 G5 F5 C5 E5 F5
If you don't know, I consider this a date
No chords:
I stayed and she waited for me, no chance to get away
I tried to think, another drink might help me
Chorus
The next part you play the chords like the second part of the
chorus (If you go...). The solo is played like this. It's just
the C-scale. It's played three times.
e-----------------------------------------------
b-------------------------0---1-----------------
g------------------0---2------------------------
D------0---2---3--------------------------------
A--1--------------------------------------------
E-----------------------------------------------
No chords:
Stuck in the bar, I couldn't get far, she was still there smiling
"It's not me being tall, it's you - you're small", "I like that"
Chorus
C5 G5 F5 C5 E5 F5
...If you don't know, I consider this a date
G5 F5
This a date
Part with solo (solo played seven times)
END
How to play Shorty
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 G5. 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.