Sugar Plum
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[Verso 1]
G
First thought, heard it all before
A G
Not gonna get far with an attitude like that
A
It's hard to break a habit when its just so comfortable
G A
And I don't know anybody round here.
G
I sincerely hope to settle in.
A
Let's not, make a big deal about it
[Pré-Refrão]
G
They say make hay while the sun shines
A
But sometimes I wanna just lay around
G A
Read a book, eventually forget about everything
[Refrão]
G A
I'm in over my head, yeah, I'm over my head
G A
I'm in over my head, yeah, I'm over my head
[Verso 2]
G
And I know I got a sensitive heart
A
I'm always picking it apart when I throw it to the vultures
G A
They don't want it either, probably too sincere
[Pré-Refrão]
G
And up here above the clouds and the crowds
A
Floating on the outside looking in
G A
It seems like everybody's struggling
G
You're either drowining in the deepest sea
A G
Or drowing in the kitchen sink...
A
Either way it all feels like drowning.
[Refrão]
G A
I'm in over my head, yeah, I'm over my head
G A
I'm in over my head, yeah, I'm over my head
G A
I'm in over my head, yeah, I'm over my head
G A
I'm in over my head, yeah, I'm over my head
[Ponte]
D
I'm looking forward to some brighter days
A
Cause I like the way
Bm
That the shadows are falling across the trees
G
And I sure could use just a couple degrees more
D A
And I'm doing fine, but my brain feels fried
Bm
Maybe you were right
G
I'm watching too much TV every night
D A
And by the way, I just wanna say
Bm
Yeah, you know those words don't come easy to me
G
So I'm looking for a little leniency
Outro:
D A
Ooh, yeah, ooh
Bm G
And I write it down on the back of my hand coz I'm afraid that I won't remember
D A
Ooh, yeah, ooh
Bm G
And I learn to breathe again, and then when it's over, it'll be a new day there singing
D A
Ooh, yeah, ooh
Bm G
And I learn to breathe again and then when it's over, it'll be a new day they're singing
D A
Ooh, yeah, ooh
Bm G
And I learn to breathe again, and then when it's over, it'll be a new
G A Bm G G A Bm G
day
How to play Sugar Plum
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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.