Soap
View chords used in this chart
Intro: D Bm F#m
D Bm
Think I just remembered something
F#m
I think I left the faucet running
D Bm F#m
Now my words are filling at the top
D Bm
Darling you're just soaking in it
F#m
But I know you'll get out the minute
D Bm
You notice all your fingers
F#m
pruning up
D Bm
I'm tired of being careful, gentle,
F#m
trying to keep the water warm
D Bm F#m
Let me under your skin
D Bm F#m
Uh oh there it goes, I said too much, it overflowed
D Bm F#m
Why do I always spill?
D Bm
I feel it coming out my throat
F#m A
Guess I better wash my mouth out with soap
D Bm
God I wish I never spoke
F#m A
Now I gotta wash my mouth out with soap
x2
D Bm F#m A (2x)
D Bm
Think I got myself in trouble
F#m
So I fill the bath with bubbles
D Bm F#m
Then I'll put the towels all away
D Bm
Should've never said the word "love"
F#m
Threw a toaster in the bathtub
D Bm
I'm sick of all the games
F#m
I have to play
D Bm
I'm tired of being careful, gentle,
F#m
trying to keep the water warm
D Bm F#m
Let me under your skin
D Bm F#m
Uh oh there it goes, I said too much, it overflowed
D Bm F#m
Why do I always spill?
D Bm
I feel it coming out my throat
F#m A
Guess I better wash my mouth out with soap
D Bm
God I wish I never spoke
F#m A
Now I gotta wash my mouth out with soap
x2
D Bm F#m A (4x)
How to play Soap
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 D. 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.