Temperature
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Intro
F7 Bb F7 Bb F7 Bb F7 Bb
F7 Bb
[Verso 1]
F7 F7 Bb F7
My baby gimme a high temperature
F7 F7 Bb F7
My baby gimme a high temperature
N.C F7 N.C. F7
One hundred one when we - kiss and dance
N.C F7 N.C. F7
One hundred two for a - night’s romance
N.C F7 N.C.
One hundred three - four and five
N.C C/A B/G# Bb/G F C7
It gets too warm to stay alive
[Verso 2]
F7 F7 Bb F7
My baby gimme a high temperature
F7 F7 Bb F7
My baby gimme a high temperature
N.C F7 N.C. F7
When I see my baby comin’ - down the street
N.C F7 N.C. F7
I feel the fever get too – high to beat
N.C F7 N.C.
One hundred three - four and five
N.C C/A B/G# Bb/G F C7 F7
It gets too warm to stay alive
Instrumental
F7 F7 F7 F7
Bb7 Bb7 F7 F7
C7 F7 C/A B/G# Bb/G F C7
[Verso 3]
F7 F7 Bb F7
My baby gimme a high temperature
F7 F7 Bb F7
My baby gimme a high temperature
N.C F7 N.C. F7
Ninty seven- ninety - eight is just a – false alarm
N.C F7 N.C. F7
My temperature is one hundred five – when I hold her in my arms
N.C F7 N.C.
One hundred three - four and five
N.C C/A B/G# Bb/G E7 F7
It gets to warm to stay alive
How to play Temperature
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F7. 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.