Teddy Picker
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Intro: A5 D#5 D5 (4x), E5 G5 (2x), A5 D#5 D5, A5
A5 D#5 D5
They've sped up to the point where they provoke
A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5
The punchline before they have told the joke
A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5
Sheer desperation to be seen
A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5
Staring at the television screen
A5 D#5 D5
They've sped up to the point where they provoke
A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5
You to tell the f**king punchline before you have told the joke
A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5
Sorry sunshine it doesn't exist
A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5
It wasn't in the top 100 list
F5 G5
And it's the thousandth time that it's even bolder,
A5
Don't be surprised when you get bent over,
F5 G5 D#5
They told ya,but you were dying for it
A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5
She saw it and she grabbed it and it wasn't what it seemed
A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5
The kids all dream of making it, whatever that means
A5 D#5 D5 A5
Another variation on a theme
D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5
A tangle on the television and the magazine
A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5
D'you reckon that they do it for a joke?
A5 D#5 D5 A5
D'you reckon that they make 'em take an oath?
D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5
That says "we are defenders
A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5 A5
Of any poseur or profes___sional pretender around"
F5 G5
When did your list replace the twist and turn
A5 F5
like a fist replaced a kiss, don't concernus with your bollocks
G5 E5
I don't want your prayers
Save it for the morning after
F5 G5
And it's the thousandth time and it's even bolder,
A5
Don't be surprised when you get bent over,
F5 G5 A5
They told ya, but you were gagging for it
F5
Lets have a game on the Teddy Picker
G5
Not quick enough can I have it quicker?
A5 A5
Already thick and you're getting thicker
F5
Lets have a game on the Teddy Picker
G5
Not quick enough can I have it quicker?
A5 D#5
Already thick and you're getting thicker
A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5
Assuming that all things are equal,
A5 D#5 D5 A5 D#5 D5 E5 G5
Who'd want to be men of the pe______ople
E5 G5 E5 A5
When there's people like you?
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How to play Teddy Picker
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 A5. 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.