Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Guitar Chords and Lyrics - Cee Lo Green "Forget You"

This has gotta be the classic pop/soul song of 2011! I'd never heard of Cee Lo Green before this, but I gather from Wikipedia that he was half of Gnarls Barkley, who had had a UK and US number 1 previously with "Crazy"

"Forget You" ( originally titled "F**k You", but very sensibly toned down to get radio exposure! ) is a tongue-in-cheek lyric, bemoaning the fact that he can't get the girl 'cos he ain't got the money, but surging along on an almost 60's Motown feelgood rhythm and melody.

I figured this one would probably be a "must play" cover for all guitarists who play at work / friend / family sessions ( most probably using the original lyrics ... ), so I've worked out a chords and lyrics version which is very easy to play, even for beginning guitarists. Basically it is C major, D7th, F major and back to C most of the way thru.

There is a bridge which has E minor, A minor, F major, G major and D minor ( there is a little bass "walk-up" from the Am to the Dm if you can manage it, but you'll get away without it - chances are your audience will be singing along so loud they won't notice! )


I've posted my chords and lyrics version of "Forget You" on the Guitarsongs.info Soul, R&B page at the link below:


Guitar chords and lyrics to "Forget You (F**k You)" by Cee Lo Green


You can play along with the video above, or on Youtube at Cee Lo Green "Forget You" on YouTube

Go to CDUniverse to browse the Cee Lo Green albums and singles: Cee Lo Green's music at CD Universe

If you want to find out more about the artist, the official Cee Lo Green Website is at this link: Official Cee Lo Green website

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Enjoy your music!

P.J. Murphy
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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Bruno Mars "Grenade" chords and lyrics

This is the second single from Bruno's debut album "Doo-wops and Hooligans", a great selection of bright and bouncy pop tunes.

I have been listening to the song, and have worked out a simple chords and lyrics version, and posted it on my Pop Songs Guitar Chords page at www.guitarsongs.info (PJ's Guitar Chords and Lyrics)

The song is in D Minor, with the chords being D minor, A minor, B flat, A major, F major, C major and G minor.

Because there are a few tricky chords here for the early learner, I transcribed the song to A minor, which produces chords: A minor, E minor, E major, F major, C major, G major and D minor - a set of chords most people learn at an early stage. Just put a capo on the 5th fret while playing the A minor version, and you will still be in D minor, and able to play along with the original.


You can find the chords and lyrics for "Grenade" at this link:

Guitar chords and lyrics to "Grenade" by Bruno Mars

Play along with the video below, or on Youtube at Bruno Mars "Grenade" on YouTube



Go to CD Universe to check out Bruno's album and other works: Bruno Mars music at CD Universe

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Enjoy your music!

P.J. Murphy
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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Guitar Chords to "Kentish Town Waltz" by Imelda May and Lou Reed

This is only my second post of a song by the divine Imelda May. There are actually two versions of the song released, one with just Imelda May and the other where she duets with the legendary Lou Reed - an unlikely combination, but it works! Although, I have to admit that the solo version is my favourite of this gorgeous little story, based on Imelda's real-life experience of arriving in London seeking her fortune.

"Kentish Town Waltz" is taken from the third Imelda May album "Mayhem", which also features the single of the same name, and her brilliant cover of "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell ( click the link for my chords & lyrics transcription for that classic ).

The song has very simple chords, suitable for early learners and consisting of G, D, D7, C and Am.

I have posted my transcription of this song to my Pop songs guitar chords page at the link below, give it a try, and have fun! Imelda and the band are currently ( April '11 ) touring with Jeff Beck, so if you get the chance, that's a gig worth attending!

Guitar chords and lyrics to "Kentish Town Waltz" by Imelda May


Play along with the video above, or on Youtube at Imelda May "Kentish Town Waltz" on YouTube

Go to CDUniverse to browse Imelda May albums and singles: Imelda May music at CD Universe

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P.J. Murphy
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