Wendy Clear
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Riff 1
e|-------------------|
B|-------------------|
G|-------------------|
D|----5-----0--3--2--|
A|-3-----3-----------|
E|-------------------| Chords under Riff: C5, F5, G5, F5
Verse 1:
C5
Let's take the boat out on the bay
G5 F5
Forget your job for just one day
A5 F5 G5 C5
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
It might be inappropriate, because
G5 F5
Either way, our band gets dropped, oh yeah
A5 F5 G5 C5
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
G5 F5 C5
But I'd play with fire to break the ice
G5 F5 C5
And I'd play with a nuclear device
A5 F5
Is it something I'll regret
C5 G5
Why do I want what I can't get
A5 F5 G5 C5
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
Play Riff 1
Verse 2 (Just bass):
The 3 date theory's getting old
Everyone's getting left out in the cold
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
So I'll see you with another guy
Who pretends not to hear you when you cry, oh yeah
G5 C5
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
G5 F5 C5
But I'd play with fire to break the ice
G5 F5 C5
And I'd play with a nuclear device
A5 F5
Is it something I'll regret
C5 G5
Why do I want what I can't get
A5 F5 G5 C5
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
A5 F5 C5 G5 A5 F5 C5
I'll be moving on, moving on, moving on and on
A5 F5 C5 G5 A5 F5
Moving on, moving on, moving on and on and on
Play Riff 1
G5 F5 C5
But I'd play with fire to break the ice
G5 F5 C5
And I'd play with a nuclear device
A5 F5
Is it something I'll regret
C5 G5
Why do I want what I can't get
A5 F5 G5 C5
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
G5 F5 C5
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
G5 F5 C5
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
G5 F5 C5
I wish it didn't have to be so bad
How to play Wendy Clear
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 B. 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.