Chords for NADA SURF - Popular (lyrics)

Tempo:
95.25 bpm
Chords used:

C

B

E

A

G

Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
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NADA SURF - Popular (lyrics) chords
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I'm
[C] going [B] to [E] ask myself, [C] should I get it?
Should I [B] get it?
Don't think that away, but I honestly [C] believe that one should be enough.
[B]
Well [E] first of all, what's [C] so good?
One goes [F#] on and on.
[B] Three important rules [C] for breaking up.
Don't put off breaking up [B] when you know you won't.
[E] Blowing this situation only makes it [C] worse.
Tell him honestly, simply, [B] kindly, but firmly.
[E] Don't make a big production.
[C] Don't make up an elaborate story.
This will help you [B] avoid a big tear-jerking scene.
If you want to date other [F#] people, say so.
Be prepared for the boy to [B] feel hurt and rejected.
Even if you've gone together for [C] only a short time and haven't been too serious,
[B] there's still a feeling of rejection [E] when someone says she prefers the [C] company of others to your exclusive company.
But if [B] you're honest and direct, and [E] avoid making a flowery [C] emotional speech when you break the news,
the boy will respect you [B] for your frankness, and [E] honestly,
he'll appreciate the [F#] kind of straightforward manner in which you told him your decision.
[B] Unless he's a real turk or a crybaby, you're gonna be [A] friends.
I'm a [G] few-ler, I'm a quarter [A]
-back.
I'm a few [G]-ler, my ma says [A] I'm a catch.
I'm a few [G]-ler, I've never asked a [F] pick.
I got a cherry [C] to check.
Being attractive [B] is the most important thing there [E] is.
If you want to catch [C] the biggest fish in your pond, you have to be as attractive [B] as possible.
Make [E] sure to keep your hair spotless [C] and clean.
Wash it at least every two weeks.
[B] Once every two [E] weeks.
And if you see Johnny [F#] Football Hero in the hall, tell him he played a great game.
[B] Tell him you like this article in the newspaper.
I'm a party [Am]
star.
I'm a few [G]-ler.
I got my [A] own car.
I'm a few [G]-ler.
I've never [A] dared to car.
I'm a few [G]-ler.
I make football [F] fans.
I'm a teacher's [C] pet.
I [B] propose we support a one-month [E] limit on going steady.
[C]
I think it would keep people more [B] able to deal with weird [E] situations and get [C] to know more people.
I think if you're ready to go out with [B] Johnny, now's the time to tell him about your one-month [F#] limit.
He won't mind.
He'll appreciate your [B] thresholds on dating.
And once you've dated someone else, [C] you can date him again.
I'm sure he'll like it.
[E] Everyone will appreciate it.
You're so novel.
What [C] a good idea.
You can take your time to yourself.
[E] You don't need state insurance.
You can go out with [C] whoever you want.
Every boy, every [E] boy in the whole world can be yours.
And [F#] you just listen to my plan.
The teenage [B] guy, the popularity.
I'm synagogue [A]
class.
I'm [G] popular.
I'm quarter [A]
-dash.
I'm [G] popular.
My mom says I'm [A] cash.
I'm popular.
[G] I'm never last [F]
ditch.
I'm cheerleader [C] chick.
I'm the Paris [A]
star.
I'm popular.
[G] I got my own [A] car.
I'm popular.
[G] I'll never get [A] caught.
I'm popular.
[G] I'm the teacher's [F] ass.
I make football [C] mess.
[A]
Key:  
C
3211
B
12341112
E
2311
A
1231
G
2131
C
3211
B
12341112
E
2311
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Learn the basic chords of Nada Surf - (Rerecorded) Popular chords, with this master sequence: C, E, C and B. For best results, commence at 48 BPM and progress to the song's BPM of 96. Adjust the capo based on your vocal range and chord preference, keeping the song's key of E Minor in mind.

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I'm _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ [C] _ going _ [B] to _ [E] ask myself, [C] _ should I get it?
Should I [B] get it?
Don't think that away, but I honestly [C] believe that one should be enough.
[B]
Well [E] first of all, what's [C] so good?
_ _ One goes [F#] on and on.
_ _ [B] _ Three important rules [C] for breaking up.
Don't put off breaking up [B] when you know you won't.
[E] Blowing this situation only makes it [C] worse.
Tell him honestly, simply, [B] kindly, but firmly.
[E] Don't make a big production.
[C] Don't make up an elaborate story.
This will help you [B] avoid a big tear-jerking scene.
If you want to date other [F#] people, say so.
Be prepared for the boy to [B] feel hurt and rejected.
Even if you've gone together for [C] only a short time and haven't been too serious,
[B] there's still a feeling of rejection [E] when someone says she prefers the [C] company of others to your exclusive company.
But if [B] you're honest and direct, and [E] avoid making a flowery [C] emotional speech when you break the news,
the boy will respect you [B] for your frankness, and [E] honestly,
he'll appreciate the [F#] kind of straightforward manner in which you told him your decision.
[B] Unless he's a real turk or a crybaby, you're gonna be [A] friends.
_ I'm a [G] few-ler, I'm a quarter [A]
-back.
I'm a few [G]-ler, my ma says [A] I'm a catch.
I'm a few [G]-ler, I've never asked a [F] pick.
I got a cherry [C] to check. _ _ _
Being attractive [B] is the most important thing there [E] is.
If you want to catch [C] the biggest fish in your pond, you have to be as attractive [B] as possible.
Make [E] sure to keep your hair spotless [C] and clean.
Wash it at least every two weeks.
[B] Once every two [E] weeks.
And if you see Johnny [F#] Football Hero in the hall, tell him he played a great game.
[B] Tell him you like this article in the newspaper.
I'm a party [Am]
star.
I'm a few [G]-ler.
I got my [A] own car.
I'm a few [G]-ler.
I've never [A] dared to car.
I'm a few [G]-ler.
I make football [F] fans.
I'm a teacher's [C] pet. _ _ _
_ I [B] propose we support a one-month [E] limit on going steady.
[C]
I think it would keep people more [B] able to deal with weird [E] situations and get [C] to know more people.
I think if you're ready to go out with [B] Johnny, now's the time to tell him about your one-month [F#] limit.
He won't mind.
He'll appreciate your [B] thresholds on dating.
And once you've dated someone else, [C] you can date him again.
I'm sure he'll like it.
[E] Everyone will appreciate it.
You're so novel.
What [C] a good idea.
You can take your time to yourself.
[E] You don't need state insurance.
You can go out with [C] whoever you want.
Every boy, every [E] boy in the whole world can be yours.
And [F#] you just listen to my plan.
The teenage [B] guy, the popularity.
I'm synagogue [A]
class.
I'm [G] popular.
I'm quarter [A]
-dash.
I'm [G] popular.
My mom says I'm [A] cash.
I'm popular.
[G] _ I'm never last [F]
ditch.
I'm cheerleader [C] chick.
I'm the Paris [A]
star.
I'm popular.
[G] _ I got my own [A] car.
I'm popular.
[G] _ I'll never get [A] caught.
I'm popular.
[G] _ I'm the teacher's [F] ass.
I make football [C] mess.
_ _ _ [A] _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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