Smooth Up In Ya
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Chords Used (Open Voicings):
G - 3 2 0 0 0 3
D - x x 0 2 3 2
A - x 0 2 2 2 0
A5 - x 0 2 2 0 0
Em - 0 2 2 0 0 0
Am - x 0 2 2 1 0
F - 1 3 3 2 1 1
E - 0 2 2 1 0 0
Power Chord Alternatives (heavier feel):
G5 - 3 5 5 x x x
D5 - x 5 7 7 x x
A5 - x 0 2 2 x x
E5 - 0 2 2 x x x
F5 - 1 3 3 x x x
Note: The verse/Chorus riff sounds
massive as power chords [G5-D5-A5
Use open Am and Em in the Pre-Chorus and bridge for contrast.
Intro
G D A (x4)
G D A A5
Mama, whoa
[Verso 1]
G D A
I know you really want to move me
G D A
You know I like to see you try
G D A
I've said it before and I'll say it again
G D A A5
You're not my type if you don't begin
[Pré-Refrão]
D Em G D A
Looks like you're the hard kind
D Em G D A
I ain't got that kind of time
F G A
Oh I send shivers
[Refrão]
G D A
Smooth up in ya
G D A
Smooth up in ya
A5
(In ya)
[Verso 2]
G D A
You say I'm never gonna break ya
G D A
But we won't know until we try
G D A
So now's the time to make up your mind
G D A A5
I'll never ever be the one woman kind
[Pré-Refrão]
D Em G D A
Don't let your lovin' go to waste
D Em G D A
All it takes is just one date
F G A
Oh I send shivers
[Refrão]
G D A
Smooth up in ya
G D A
Smooth up in ya
A5
(Smooth up in ya)
G D A
Smooth up in ya
A
(I wanna to go, I wanna to go)
G D A
Smooth up in ya
A5
(Right now, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
[Ponte]
F F# G Am
Oh oh oh
F F# G Am
I wanna to go
D G Am
I wanna, I wanna go
Outro
D E G A Am
Oh yeah yeah yeah, don't let your lovin' go to waste
D E G A
Honey child, I'm gonna give you a taste
F G A
Whoa I send shivers
Outro
G D A
(Smooth up in ya)
G D A
(Smooth up in ya)
G D A
Smooth up in ya
G D A
(Smooth up in ya)
G D A
(Smooth up in ya)
A
I said it before and I'll say it again
G D A
(Smooth up in ya) Whoa
G D A
(Smooth up in ya) Whoa I really wanna go
G D A
(Smooth up in ya)
G D A
(Smooth up in ya) (I really wanna go)
G D A
(Smooth up in ya)
G D A
(Smooth up in ya) Yeah, yeah
G D A
(Smooth up in ya) I really want to go
G D A
(Smooth up in ya)
Outro
A5
How to play Smooth Up In Ya
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 G. 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.