The Prom
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
***Big thanks to martink12au for his input into creating this Tab.***
Tabbed by Robert Da Prato 13th May, 2023
Define:
E
e|------------0-0-|
B|------------0-0-|
G|------------1-1-| Possible E Strum Pattern
D|--------2-2-2-2-|
A|--------2-2-2---|
E|0-0-3-3---------|
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[Intro]
|E |E |E |E
[Verse 1]
E
Well let me take you to the prom baby, lets have a ball tonight
A A7 A A7 E
I want to take you to the prom baby, lets have a ball tonight
B B A A7 E B
I want to hold you in my arms, and know our love is right
[Verse 2]
E
Promise you'll hold your hand all through the dance
A A7 A A7 E
Yes, I promised you'll hold your hand all through the dance
B B7 A A7 E B
It's to still that I cares, I'll wait till I get the chance C'mon baby!
[Instrumental]
|E |E |E |E |
|A A7 |A A7 |E |E |
|B B7 |A A7 |E |B |
[Verse 3]
E
I'll bring you home early in the morning bout' half past three
A A7 A A7 E
Yes I'll bring you home early in the morning bout' half past three
B B7 A A7 E B
You can tell your mum and dad, that you'd been out with me
[Outro]
E
Well, I thank your pretty baby, I enjoyed the prom tonight
A A7 A A7 E
Ahhh, I thank your pretty baby, I enjoyed the prom tonight
B B7 A A7 E B
But I'm sorry it's half past three, let's rock daylight, huh c'mon
|E |E |E |E |
|A |A7 |E |E |
(Fades away.................)
How to play The Prom
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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.