Shut Up
View chords used in this chart
Tabbed By: Ernie
Note: I did not write how many times you play each note. Listen to the
song to get timing/rythme down.
Intro and Verse (The "ah shut up!" part):
D, G, F, A
or
G|---------------------------------------
D|---------------------------------------
A|----5----------------------------------
E|------------------3--0---5-------------
Riff between Verse and Chorus:
B, A, G, A,
or
G|--------------------------------------
D|--------------------------------------
A|----2---0-------0---------------------
E|-------------3-------------------------
Chorus (The 'What are you doing tomorrow or today' part):
D, A, B, G,
or
G|-------------------------------------------
D|-------------------------------------------
A|-----5--------2---------------------------
E|----------5---------3----------------------
Bridge:
D, G*, F#*, D, G*, F#*, G, A, B, G, A
or
G|--------------------------------------------------------------------
D|--------------------------------------------------------------------
A|----5-5--5-5--5-5--5-5----------5-5--5-5--5-5--5-5------------
E|---------------------------3*-2*------------------------3*-2*----
*leave these notes out second time through
Bridge Continued
G|------------------------------------------
D|-------------------------------------------
A|-------------------------------------------
E|----3----5----7----3--5-------------------
Repeat
Ending
D, G, F#, D
or
G|--------------------------------------------------
D|--------------------------------------------------
A|---5-5--5-5--5-5--5-5----------5-5--5-5--5-5--
E|---------------------------3--2-------------------
The Cootees kick butt. I've tabbed most of their songs, so if you want
them, send them (Or questions/comments/corrections) to
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How to play Shut Up
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 D. 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.