Skip A Rope
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C G7
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C Am
Oh listen to the children while they play
C Am
Now ain't it kinda funny what the children say
C
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Am
Daddy hates Mommy Mommy hates Dad
C Am
Last night you should'a heard the fight they had
C Am
Gave little sister another bad dream
C Am
She woke us all up with a terrible scream
C Am
Cheat on your taxes don't be a fool
C Am
Now what was that they said about a Golden Rule
C Am
Never mind the rule just play to win
C Am
And hate your neighbor for the shade of his skin
C Am
Stab 'em in the back that's the name of the game
C Am
And Mommy and Daddy are who's to blame
C G7
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C Am
Just listen to your children while they play
C Am
It's really not very funny what the children say
C Am C Am C
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Am C
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How to play Skip A Rope
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 C. 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.