Whiz Kid
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Intro: C Em F G
C
There is an orphan
Em
wandering main streets
F
running from faces
G
he never sees
C
running from figures
Em
he can't make out
F
fueled on fear and
G
drowned by doubt
C
victim of circumstance
Em
victim of love
F
got lost in the crowd
G
the push and shove
C
they promised you secrets
Em
angels only tell
F
they promise you heaven and
G
give you hell
F G C C7
he used to be the whiz kid
F G C C7
used to be the pride and joy
F G
do no wrong
C F
fill your heart with a song
F G Am A7
everybody's blue eyed boy
F G C
everybody's blue eyed boy
(Intro)
C
There's an angel on the porch
Em
answer the door
F
tell them ol' blue eyes doesn't
G
live here anymore
C
no forwarding address
Em
was left behind
F
the mail box was full of
G
old valentines
F G C C7
he used to be the whiz kid
F G C C7
used to be the pride and joy
F G
do no wrong
C F
fill your heart with a song
F G Am A7
everybody's blue eyed boy
F G C
everybody's blue eyed boy
(Intro)
How to play Whiz Kid
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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.