The Neighbors (acoustic)
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C G
Sister say a prayer for us one we learned from nuns and such
Am Em Dm
I won't believe not a word you speak just make it sweet to hear
C G
Let's pour wine in coffee cups and drive around the neighborhood
Am Em Dm
And shine the headlights on houses until all the news is good
C Em
Oh no! What would your mother say?
C Em
Oh no! What would your father do?
C Em
Oh no! What would the neighbors think?
C Em
Oh no!
C G
How am I supposed to sleep? Roaming blackouts on the streets
Am Em Dm
Oh not a word, not another speech, we'll run the headlights down
C G
These kids are foaming at the mouth, psychotropic capricorns
Am Em Dm
Tomorrow's some kind of Strangerland where all the news is good
C Em
Oh no! What would your mother say?
C Em
Oh no! What would your father do?
C Em
Oh no! What would the neighbors think?
C Em
Oh no! If they only knew, knew
C G Am Em Dm
C G
How can Monday be alright, then on Tuesday lose my mind?
A Em Dm
Tomorrow's some kind of stranger who I'm not supposed to see
C Em
Oh no! What would your mother say?
C Em
Oh no! What would your father do?
C Em
Oh no! What would the neighbors think?
C Em
Oh no! If they only knew, knew
How to play The Neighbors (acoustic)
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 C. 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.