The Hug Song
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
C
Doctor Dan, he's a friendly man
F C
He's big and round, like a pear
C
He hugs his friends, they hug him
D7 G
Anytime, anywhere
F C Am C
When the patients came for therapy to drive the blues away
D7
But sooner or later, they would feel better,
D7 G
when they heard Dan say
[Chorus]
C
I want a hug, when you say hello
F
I want a hug, when it's time to go
G
I want a hug, because everyone knows
F C
Hugging is good for you
C
I want a hug, it's a wonderful feeling
F
I want a hug, it helps with the healing
G F C
I want a hug, because hugging feels like the natural thing to do
[Verse 2]
C F C
When the boss of the hospital heard about this well he was most annoyed
C D7 G
He says hugging is sexual sublimation according to Doctor Frued
F C Am C
You can hide them, you can keep them down, you can calm them with your drugs
D7 G
You can slap, zap them with electric shocks but you can't give them a hug
[Chorus]
C
Dan says I want a hug, when you say hello
F
I want a hug, when it's time to go
G
I want a hug, because everyone knows
F C
Hugging is good for you
C
I want a hug, it's a wonderful feeling
F
I want a hug, it helps with the healing
G F C
I want a hug, because hugging feels like the natural thing to do
[Verse 3]
C F C
He said now dan you'll have to go this behaviour is no good
C D7 G
Any deviation from the medical practice could easily get us sued
F C7 Am C
Now Dan doesn't feel so bad for himself, in fact he's kind of proud
D7
But he's sorry for the folks who are locked away,
G
Where hugging's not allowed
[Chorus]
C
Dan says I want a hug, when you say hello
F
I want a hug, when it's time to go
G
I want a hug, because everyone knows
F C
Hugging is good for you
C
I want a hug, it's a wonderful feeling
F
I want a hug, it helps with the healing
G F C
I want a hug, because hugging feels like the natural thing to do
How to play The Hug 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 E. 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.