The Pill
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D G
D
YOU WINED ME AND DINED ME, WHEN I WAS YOUR GIRL
A7
PROMISED IF I'D BE YOUR WIFE, YOU'D SHOW ME THE WORLD
D G
D
BUT ALL I'VE SEEN OF THIS OLE WORLD IS A BED AND A DOCTOR BILL
A7 D
I'M TEARIN' DOWN YOUR BROODER HOUSE CAUSE NOW I GOT THE PILL
D
G D
ALL THESE YEARS I'VE STAYED AT HOME, WHY YOU HAD ALL YOUR FUN
A7
AND EVERY YEAR THAT'S GONE BY, ANOTHER BABY'S COME
D
G D
THERE'S GONNA BE SOME CHANGES MADE RIGHT HERE ON NURSERY HILL
A7 D
YOU'VE SET THIS CHICKEN YOUR LAST TIME CAUSE NOW I'VE GOT THE PILL
A7 G
D
THIS OLD MATERNITY DRESS I'VE GOT IS GOIN IN THE GARBAGE
A7
THE CLOTHES I'M WEARIN' FROM NOW ON
G A7
WON'T TAKE UP SO MUCH YARDAGE
D G
D
MINI SKIRTS, HOT PANTS AND A FEW LITTLE FANCY FRILLS
A7
D
I'M MAKIN UP FOR ALL THOSE YEARS, SINCE I'VE GOT THE PILL
D G
D
I'M TARD OF ALL YOUR CROWIN', HOW YOU AND YOUR HENS PLAY
A7
WHILE HOLDIN' A COUPLE IN MY ARMS, ANOTHER'S ON THE WAY
D
THIS CHICKEN'S DONE TORE UP HER NEST
G D
AND I'M READY TO MAKE A DEAL
AND YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO TURN IT DOWN
A7 D
CAUSE YOU KNOW I'VE GOT THE PILL
A7 G
D
THIS INCABATOR IS OVERUSED, BECAUSE YOU'VE KEPT IT FILLED
A7 G
A7
THE FEELIN' GOOD COMES EASY NOW, SINCE I'VE GOT THE PILL
D G
D
IT'S GETTIN' DARK, IT'S ROOSTIN' TIME, TONIGHT'S TO GOOD TO BE REAL
A7 D
AH BUT DADDY DON'T YOU WORRY NONE, CAUSE MAMA'S GOT THE PILL
A7 D
NAH DADDY DON'T YOU WORRY NONE, CAUSE MAMA'S GOT THE PILL
How to play The Pill
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.