Too Many Smokes - The Van Jets

Too Many Smokes

View chords used in this chart
Instrumental Intro
| Am | Am | Am | Am |
| Bm | Bm | E D# | D C |
| Am | Am A | Am | Am F |
| Bm | Bm G | F# F | E D# D |
 
[Verso 1]
 
Am E C
- Looking for some monkey fun
Am E C
- If you want, I've got some
B D F
- Monkey high, monkey gone
E D#m D C
Allright
Am A
- Can't spell A-B-C
Am F
- Can't count for 1-2-3
Bm G
- Stainless simplicity
F# F E D# D
Oh yeah.
 
[Refrão]
 
Am G
Too many smokes in the house of fun
D Em E
- Stop the world, I'm getting sore
Am G
Too many drinks and I'm talking slow
D B E
- Who will it all night long?
Am G D Em E
Oooh-oooh-oooh-oh-oh - Too many -- too many
Am G D G
Oooh-oooh-oooh-oh-oh - Too mad scores
 
Interlude
| Am | Am | Am | Am |
| B | Bm F | E D#m | D C |
 
[Verso 2]
Am E C
- Here we go off the map
Am E C
- Six seconds thru the black
B D F
- Hold my head, just in case
E D#m D C
 
Am A
- Hold your lack, ginger bills
Am F
- Snow White without her clothes
Bm G
- Come and prove the moon walk
F# F E D# D
On her
 
[Refrão]
Am G
Too many smokes in the house of fun
D Em E
- Stop the world, I'm getting some
Am G
Too many drinks and I'm talking slow
D B E
- Free wheeling all night long
Am G D Em E
Oooh-oooh-oooh-oh-oh - Too many -- too many
Am G D G
Oooh-oooh-oooh-oh-oh - Too mad scores
 
Outro
N.C.
Some of the time we just beat it
N.C.
Most of the time we just fight
N.C.
Some of the time we just need it
N.C.
Most of the time we're just bored
N.C.
One more time to go hit it
N.C.
For all the times, which is....

How to play Too Many Smokes

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 Am. 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.

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