Sim Sala Bim
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Intro Cm F
Gm C7 F
He was so kind, such a gentleman tied to the oceanside
Gm C7 F
Lighting a match on the suitcase's latch in the fading of night
Cm7 F
Ruffle the fur of the collie 'neath the table
Cm7 F
Ran out the door through the dark
Bb Eb F
Carved out his initials in the bark
Gm Gm/C F
Then the Earth shook, that was all that it took for the dream to break
Gm Gm/C F
All the loose ends would surround me again in the shape of your face
Cm7 F
What makes me love you despite the reservations?
Cm7 F
What do I see in your eyes
Bb Eb F
Besides my reflection hanging high?
Cm7 F
Are you off somewhere reciting incantations?
Cm7 F
Sim sala bim on your tongue
Bb Eb F
Carving off the hair of someone's young
F Eb F Cm
Remember when you had me cut your hair?
Dm Eb Cm Cm
Call me Delilah then I wouldn't care
Final Cm F Cm F Fm Cm Fm Cm
How to play Sim Sala Bim
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 Cm. 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.