What About Us
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#1.
B F#m A E
He's got a house made of glass..got his own swimming
pool..(what a gas!)
E A
We've got a one-room shack..five by six by the railroad
track.
[Refrão] Cm A Am Em E F#m
Well, what about us..what about us?....don't wanna cause no
E A
fuss but what about us?
#2.
A E
He's with a beautiful chick, every night of the week..
C E
(pretty slick!)
E Em E A
We're two poor hung up souls, girls won't touch with a 10-foot
pole.
[Refrão]
Eb A Am E
What about us?..what about us?..don't wanna cause no fuss..
A
but what about us?
Bridge:
D A F A
He goes to eat at the Ritz..big steaks..(that's the breaks!)
G D E Db E
We eat hominy grits..from a bag..(what a drag!)
#3.
A E
He's got a car made of suede, with a black leather top..(got it made!)
E A F#m A
If we go out on dates, we go in a box on roller skates.
[Refrão]
C A E
What about us?..what about us?..don't wanna cause no fuss..
A
but what about us?
INTERLUDE: A E Em E B E A A E Em E A
Bridge:
D A F A
He goes to eat at the Ritz..big steaks..(that's the breaks!)
D E Db E
We eat hominy grits..from a bag..(what a drag!)
#4.
A E
He's got a car made of suede, with a black leather top..(got it made!)
E A F#m A
If we go out on dates, we go in a box on roller skates.
[Refrão]
C A E
What about us?..what about us?..don't wanna cause no fuss..
A
but what about us?
OUTRO:
Am A E A
What about us?..what about us?..but what about us?..what about us?..(Fade.)
How to play What About Us
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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.