Smash Hit
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[Intro ](A C# F# D C#
A C# F# F E) (3X)
Verse 1
A
All he needed was pr
E
A million box of business cards
F#
Careful image consultation
D
Securing reputation
A
A clever market plan
E
He didn't understand
F#
That's all it really takes
D
He could have played for higher stakes
E
Now, somehow, we've gone wrong, la la la
Chorus
A C# F# D C#
This Jesus thing, it's a smash hit
A C# F# F E
It's packaged right, la la la la
A C# F# D C#
All stocks have split, it's a smash hit
A C# F# F E
It's gone worldwide, la la la la
Verse 2
A
Join his name to any cause
E
Drop his name to get applause
F#
They never get enough
D
Nothing here to be ashamed of
A
Those ever loyal fans
E
They wanna get their hands
F#
On his newest merchendising
D
Ignoring overpricing
E
Now, oh wow, we've gond wrong, la la la
Repeat chorus
Bridge
B
It hasd no explanation
B
It smells like exploitation
Repeat chorus
How to play Smash Hit
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 A. 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.