What To Do With Michael
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Intro: C Csus4
Am Am/G D
They met in Paris in 94?
F G C
Or was it 95
Am Am/G D
She was there studying abroad he was on tour
F G C
Playing in another dive
Am Am/G D
They partied hard and they parted ways
F G C
A little north of the Seine
Am Am/G D
He dreamed about her in so many ways
F G C
She dreamed about him in French
Dm C E
Well she knows what to do with Michael
Dm C E
She knows how to make him feel
Am Am/G
That he's the one, he's his Mother's son
D/F# F G C
Not like anyone, he just needs time to heal
C
Am Am/G D
They met in New York a few months later
F G C
He was still living alone
Am Am/G D
Hugging the bar and masturbating
F G C
Never answered his phone
Am Am/G D
Their first date was a movie together
F G C
Outside at Bryant Park
Am Am/G D
Well, The Spirit Of St. Louis just went on forever
F G C
So they drank wine until they saw stars
Dm C E
Well she knows what to do with Michael
Dm C E
She knows how to make him feel
Am Am/G
That he's the one, he's his Mother's son
D/F# F G C
Not like anyone, he just needs time to heal
Solo: Dm C Dm C Dm Bflat Am Am/G D/F# F G C
Am Am/G D
They finally hooked up for the first time
F G C
The night before the 4th of July
Am Am/G D
He felt so awkward saying goodbye
F G C
To the girl who just changed his life
Am Am/G D
Now my friend, they are inseparable
F G C
She even gets that boy to go to the gym
Am Am//G D
Now, if you don't think that's love you must be cynical
F G C
Or maybe man, you're just dreaming in French, Yeah
Dm C E
Well she knows what to do with Michael
Dm C E
She knows how to make him feel
Am Am/G
That he's the one, he's his Mother's son
D/F# F G C
Not like anyone, he just needs time to heal
Dm C E
Well she knows what to do with Michael
Dm C E
She knows how to make him feel
Am Am/G
That he's the one, he's his Mother's son
D/F# F G C
Not like anyone, he just needs time to heal
Am Am/G
That he's the one, he's his Mother's son
D/F# F G C
Not like anyone, he just needs time to heal
F G C
Yeah, he just needs time to heal
How to play What To Do With Michael
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The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
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Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.