The Ol Switcheroo
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Intro: E F#m G#m A
Verse
E F#m A E
Yes you're the one that I want but we need you to say it's alright
E F#m A E
'Cause every time we hang out we all flirt and it ends up in a fight
E F#m A E
You fall for my best friend the same time that I fall in love with you
E F#m A E
He's always hitting on my girl. Why don't we do the Ol' Switcheroo?
Pre-Chorus
E F#m G#m A
You can't stop this feeling,
E F#m G#m A
oh we can't keep our hearts from beating 'cause…
[Refrão]
E F#m A E
I want what he's got and he wants what I've got
E F#m A E
And I know what you want so let's trade what we've got
E F#m A E
He'll be with her, I'll be with you and nobody's blue
E F#m A E
How times have changed, there's nothing wrong with the Ol' Switcheroo
Verse
E F#m A E
It's true it might tempt fate every time that we go out on a date
E F#m A E
Lips never tasted so great especially when they're shared with your mate
Pre-Chorus
E F#m G#m A
You can't stop this feeling,
E F#m G#m A
oh we can't keep our hearts from beating 'cause…
[Refrão]
E F#m A E
I want what he's got and he wants what I've got
E F#m A E
And I know what you want so let's trade what we've got
E F#m A E
He'll be with her, I'll be with you and nobody's blue
E F#m A E
How times have changed, there's nothing wrong with the Ol' Switcheroo
Break
E F#m A E
Solo
E F#m A E
Pre-Chorus
E F#m G#m A
You can't stop this feeling,
E F#m G#m A
we can't keep our hearts from beating cause…
Bridge
E F#m A E
I want what he's got and he wants what I've got
E F#m A E
And I know what you want so let's trade what we've got
[Refrão]
E F#m A E
I want what he's got and he wants what I've got
E F#m A E
And I know what you want so let's trade what we've got
E F#m A E
He'll be with her, I'll be with you and nobody's blue
E F#m A E
How times have changed, there's nothing wrong with the Ol' Switcheroo
Outro
E F#m A E
How to play The Ol Switcheroo
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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.