Up Periscope
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C
If I could have a single wish
E7
I'd only wish I never miss it
A A7
When you wake up and smile
A7
It makes me happy
Dm
When you steal a little kiss
Fm
Before you wake me up
C
To listen to the news for a while
And when your creeping out of bed
E7
I sneak a peek to see just what you were
A A7
Wearing last night
A7
Or what was leftover from
Dm
Ripping off our clothes
Fm
I checked to see the door was closed
C
As you were turning out the lights
Am G D
Whoever said romance was over
F Fm
Roll over
C G Am
So I can show you
F
Don't you want me to be
G
The captain of your submarine
C
Up Periscope
D
That's what I say
Fm G
That's just my way
C
Of saying that I love you
C
My life is like a bowl of cherries
E7
Not so very ordinary
A A7
Overflowing with love
A7
And I could never want for more
Dm
Unless our two became a three
Fm C
Or maybe four and if we practiced it enough
Am G D
Whoever said romance was over
F Fm
Roll over
C G Am
So I can show you
F
Don't you want me to be
G
The captain of your submarine
C
Up Periscope
D
That's what I say
Fm G
That's just my way
C
Of saying that I love you
How to play Up Periscope
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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.