Snoopies
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Intro
Bm Gmaj7 G
[Verso 1] David Byrne
G Bm
In a hundred years from now
G
We will not recognize this place
Bm
The dollar store is filled with love
G
The parking lot is full of grace
Bm
Now, judges put their snoopies on
G
With glorious and true restraint
Bm
A child is gonna rule them all
G
Said the prophets of the human race
Hook: David Byrne
Bm A
Hey now, can you picture yourself?
G F#
Hey now, in the physical sense
Em D
Hey now, a subcutaneous thing
C# F#
Hey now, like a mother and father
[Verso 2] Dave - unsure
Gm Bm G F#m Bm Gmaj7 G
Bm G Bm G
[Verso 3] David Byrne
Bm
Now that was all so long ago
G
See the babies, they are running wild
Bm
If you get too close, they run away
G
So tonight, we better stay inside
Bm
So whenever things don't go my way
G
I simply put my snoopies on
Bm
I'll share them with you, I don't mind
G
Let me be your microphone
Hook: David Byrne
Bm A
Hey now, can you picture yourself?
G F#
Hey now, in the physical sense
Em D
Hey now, a subcutaneous thing
C# F#
Hey now, like a mama and papa
[Ponte] David Byrne
Bm
Will I ever get tired of this?
A
Will I ever get turned around?
G
Will I ever get over you?
F#
Give me a break now, the clutch went out
Em
Will I ever go back again?
D
Will I ever get used to me?
C#
Will I ever be smart enough?
F#
How do I know if I'm totally cleaaan??
[Verso 4] Posdnuos - unsure
Gm Bm G F#m Bm Gmaj7 G
Bm G Bm G
*car braking hard*
How to play Snoopies
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.