We're in an awful mess, and I don't mean maybe - please
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Chorus:
F#m E D E
Papa don't preach, I'm in trouble deep
F#m D D E Bm7
Papa don't preach, I've been losing sleep
F#m E D E
But I made up my mind, I'm keeping my baby, oh
F#m E D E
I'm gonna keep my baby, mmm...
F#m E
He says that he's going to marry me, we can raise a little family
D E
Maybe we'll be all right it's a sacrifice
D E D
But my friends keep telling me to give it up
E D
Saying I'm too young, I ought to live it up
E F#m E
What I need right now is some good advice, please
Chorus
F#m E D E
D E D
Daddy, daddy if you could only see
E D
Just how good he's been treating me
E
You'd give us your blessing right now
D C#4/7
'Cause we are in love, we are in love, so please
Chorus
F#m E D E
(F#m E D E)
Oh, I'm gonna keep my baby, ooh
Don't you stop loving me daddy
I know, I'm keeping my baby
How to play We're in an awful mess, and I don't mean maybe - please
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.