View chords used in this chart
Tabbed 5/4/05
Not 100% positive on this, so corrections most definitely welcome.
NOTE: Chords in parentheses are ones you don't have to use, but I think those base notes
are played in those spots. Can't be certain. Sounds good without them, too.
INTRO: G (piano part)
G Cadd9 G G/F# (2x)
G
Well mamma was exhausted after she had me
(G/F#) G
Took two nurses to hold me 'n one nurse to slap me
C
Doctor turned mamma and he shook his head
G (G/F#) G
Wiped the sweat off his brow and then he said
D
"This boy's way off the charts as far as I can tell
G/
Oooh brrrrrr mamma he's a double-X-L"
G Cadd9
G
By the second grade I was five foot two
(G/F#) G
Fifth grade I was wearin' a size 12 shoe
C
Eighth grade I was shoppin' at the Big & Tall
G (G/F#) G
And the coaches had me playin' high school football
D
Uncle Roy said "Boy you'll make the NFL
G/
Oooh brrrrrr son you're a double-X-L"
[Refrão]C
Double X-L, double X-L
G
Don't call me on the phone just ring my dinner bell
C
Double X-L, double X-L
D (let ring)
I'm a lean mean love machine that likes to be held
G/
Oooh brrrrr baby I'm a double X-L
INTRO
G
Country cuties in Texas, string bikinis in Florida
(G/F#) G
Barbie dolls drivin' Lexus out in California
C
A skinny little pretty boy ain't what they wanna hold
G (G/F#) G
They want a real man with meat on his bones
D
I'll yank their yankees, ring their southern bells
G/
They say "oooh brrrr we love a double X-L"
CHORUS
Kkick ass guitar solo (VERSE chords, but don't stop on last G)
CHORUS
D
Well if ya have any doubts come see for yourself
G (let ring)
Why all the girls love a double X-L
G/
Oooh brrrr yeah I'm a double X-L
INTRO
Triple X-L, too
How to play XXL
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 G. 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.