Teddy Bear Song
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A D
I wish I had button eyes and a red felt nose
E A
shaggy cotton skin and just one set of clothes
D
sittin' on a shelf in a local department store
E A
with no dreams to dream and nothing to be sorry for
[Refrão]A A7 D
I wish I was a teddy bear
E A
not livin' or lovin' nor going nowhere
A7 D
I wish I was a teddy bear
A E A
and I'm wishin' that I hadn't fallen in love with you
I wish I had a wooden heart and a sawdust mind
then your memory wouldn't come around hurtin' all the time
I'd have a sewed on smile and a painted twinkle in my eye
and I never would've ever had to learn how to cry
I wish I was a teddy bear
not livin' or lovin' nor goin' nowhere
I wish I was a teddy bear
and I'm wishin' that I hadn't fallen in love with you
*Key Change - Bb*
I wish I had a string you could pull to make me say
"Hi. I'm Teddy. Ain't it a lovely day?"
Then I'd know everytime I spoke the words were right
and no one would know the mess I made of my life
I wish I was a teddy bear
not livin' or lovin' nor goin' nowhere
I wish I was a teddy bear
and I'm wishin' that I hadn't fallen in love with you
and I'm wishin' that I hadn't fallen in love with you
How to play Teddy Bear Song
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 A. 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.