Spoonful Of Sugar
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Great song. Sounds really good with a capo on the third fret, but I don't think that's
how BVA is playing it. The song goes a little something like this:
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Chords used:
E G D B F# A D9 E7
e-0--3--2--2--2--0--0--0--|
b-0--0--3--4--2--2--3--0--|
G-1--0--2--4--3--2--2--1--|
D-2--0--0--4--4--2--0--0--|
A-2--2--0--2--4--0--0--2--|
E-0--3--x--2--2--0--x--0--|
Goes like this: EGD on verses...the first two lines anyway
E G D E
I adore a confrontation, I should be ashamed.
G D E
A carnival of complication, everyone's to blame.
C D F C
We can see the rocket's red glare, pipebombs bursting in the air.
C F D9
As we proudly hail our taxis out of the fight.
Chorus: B F# A E7
B F# A E7
Singing born of this nation of white bread foundation
B F# A E7
We're taping a king beaten off his crown.
B F# A E7
My country, tis of thee, sweet land of irony.
B F# A E7
Spoonful of sugar to wash it down.
How to play Spoonful Of Sugar
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 E. 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.