Too Many Cooks
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verse 1:
C G
It takes a lot to make a stew
F G
A pinch of salt and laughter too
C G
A scoop of kids to add the spice
F G
A dash of love to make it nice, and you've got
[Refrão]
C G F
Too many cooks (too many cooks)
G C
Too many cooks (too many cooks)
G F
Too many cooks (too many cooks)
G C (into the next C)
Too many cooks (too many cooks)
verse 2:
C G (F# passing)
It takes a lot to make a stew
F G
When it comes to me and you
C G
And him, and her, and the baby too.
F G
Too many cooks its true!
verse 3:
C G
The saying goes it'll spoil the broth
F G
Honey I think that's not true. Well maybe
C G
too many cooks will spoil the broth
F G C G F
But they'll fill our hearts with so much so much love!
G
Too many cooks!
verse 4:
C G
A family is like a stew
F G
Everyone adds an extra scoop
C G
Mix an ounce of smiles so sweet
F G
A dash of cool to add the heat!
[Refrão]
C G F
Too many cooks (too many cooks)
G C
Too many cooks (too many cooks)
G F
Too many cooks (too many cooks)
G C (into the next C)
Too many cooks (too many cooks)
verse 5:
C G
It takes a lot to make a stew
F G
Especially when its me and you
C G
And him and Steve from corporate too
F G
Too many cooks its true!
verse 3 again:
C G
The saying goes it'll spoil the broth
F G
Honey I think that's not true. (well maybe
C G
Too many cooks will spoil the broth
F G C G F G
But they'll fill our hearts with so much so much love!
C G F
Fill our hearts with love!
C
Too many cooks!
[Refrão]
C G F
Too many cooks (too many cooks)
G C
Too many cooks (too many cooks)
G F
Too many cooks (too many cooks)
G C (into the next C)
Too many cooks (too many cooks)
e------
B------
G------
COP SHOW: D------
A--2-3-
Am E------
It takes a lot to make a stew
Am F G
I couldn't face these streets without you
Am
A dash of crime to add some spice
Am F G (into next C)
This city is like a pressure cooker turned up to high!
interlude:
C G F G
Ocultar tablatura
ANIMATED SHOW:
e--------------|---------------|
B--------------|---------------|
G--------------|---------------|
D--------------|---------------|
A--------------|---------------|
E--5-5-3-5---5-|-3-5-5-3-5--8-3|
Some people say it spoils the broth
e--------------|---------------|
B--------------|---------------|
G--------------|---------------|
D--------------|---------------|
A--------------|--3-3----5-5---|
E--5-5-3-5---5-|--------------3|
But that's not the American way
e--------------|---------------|
B--------------|---------------|
G--------------|---------------|
D--------------|---------------|
A--------------|---------------|
E--5-5-3-5---5-|-3-5-5-3-5--8-3|
Too many cooks will serve a helping of freedom
e--------------|---------------|---
B--------------|---------------|---
G--------------|---------------|---
D--------------|--2~----5~-----|-7~
A--------------|---------------|---
E--5-5-3-5---5-|---------------|---
And resist the forces of evil!
SCI-FI SHOW (15/8 time):
D C
e-------|------------------|-----------
B-------|------------------|-----------
G-------|------------------|-----------
D---3-5-|-7-----357------3-|-5-----35--
A-5-----|------3-----5-6---|-----56----
E-------|------------------|-----------
D C
e-------|------------------|----------
B-------|------------------|----------
G-------|------------------|----------
D---3-5-|-7-----357------3-|-5--65----
A-5-----|------3-----5-6---|----------
E-------|------------------|----------
And the rest is reused material. Enjoy!
How to play Too Many Cooks
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.