The Spinach Song
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[Verso 1]
Eb Cm6 Fm7 Bb
Spinach has Vitamins, A, B and D
Eb/G Gbm7 Fm7 Bb
But spinach never appealed to me
Gm D C
But one day while having dinner with a guy
F Bb
I decided to give it a try
[Refrão]
Eb C
I didn't like it the first time
F Bb
It was so new to me
Eb C Cm
I didn't like it the first time
F7 Bb
I was so young, you see
[Verso 2]
Eb Eb7
I used to run away from the stuff
Ab F7/A
But now somehow I can't get enough
Eb C7
I didn't like it the first time
F Bb Eb
Oh, how it grew on me
[Refrão]
Eb C
I didn't like it the first time
F Bb
I had it on a date
Eb C Cm
Although the first was the worst time
F7 Bb
Right now I think it's great
[Verso 3]
Eb Eb7
Somehow it's always hittin' the spot
Ab F7/A
Especially when they bring it in hot
Eb C7
I didn't like it the first time
F Bb Eb
But, oh, how it grew on me
[Refrão]
Eb C
I didn't like it the first time
F Bb
I thought it was so strange
Eb C Cm
I wasn't gettin' much younger
F7 Bb
So I just made the change
[Verso 4]
Eb Eb7
No longer is the stuff on the shelf
Ab F7/A
'Cause now I make a pig o' myself
Eb C7
I didn't like it the first time
F Bb Eb
But, oh, how it grew on me
[Refrão]
Eb C
I didn't like it the first time
F Bb
When I was just sixteen
Eb C Cm
I didn't like it the first time
F7 Bb
Guess I was mighty green
[Verso 5]
Eb Eb7
But I've stocked up, 'cause I've gotten wise
Ab F7/A
I've got enough for two dozen guys
Eb C7
I didn't like it the first time
F Bb Eb
But, oh, how it grew on me
Outro
Eb C7
I didn't like it the first time
F Bb Eb
But, oh, how it grew on me
How to play The Spinach 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 Eb. 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.