Stranger Powers
View chords used in this chart
F C G F C G
On the ferris wheel looking out on Coney Island
F C G F C G
Under more stars than there are prostitutes in Thailand
F C G F C G
Our hair in the air, our lips blue from cotton candy
F C G F C G
When we kiss it feels like a flying saucer landing
Dm Am G C F C
And I can't sleep 'cause you've got strange powers
Dm Am G C F C
You're in my dreams Strange powers.
F C G F C G
In Las Vegas where the electric bills are staggering
F C G F C G
The decor hog wild and the entertainment saccharin
F C G F C G
What a golden age, what a time of right and reason
F C G F C G
The consumer's king and unhappiness is treason
Dm Am G C F C
And I can't sleep 'cause you've got strange powers
Dm Am G C F C
You're in my dreams Strange powers.
F C G F C G
The sun pours down like honey The moon runs down like mercury
F C G F C G
The stars fall down like money You come back to me
Dm Am G C F C
And I can't sleep 'cause you've got strange powers
Dm Am G C F C
You're in my dreams Strange powers.
How to play Stranger Powers
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 F. 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.