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The Generation Gap

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Generation Gap by Hoodoo Gurus

The Generation Gap -  Hoodoo Gurus  1988 (Cover Of Jeannie C Riley 1970)

Intro
Wah-Wah-Wah-EWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-AWah-Wah

Verse
When You See A Little EBaby Sitting On His Mother's ALap
It's DJust The Beginning Of A EThing Called The Generation AGap
It's Not The Difference Of EAge Now, That Everybody's Talking 'ABout
It's DAll Those No-No's That EMake Up The Generation AGap

Verse
Well, The Grown Ups Go EOut Now, They Go To Parties And GetA Stoned
But That's DSomething They Don't Talk About In EFront Of The Children At AHome
But They Ain't Fooling AnyEbody Now, 'Cause Those Kids Are Gonna AFind It Out
It's DJust Another Reason For A EThing Called The Generation AGap

Pre-chorus
Well, The DGeneration Gap Is A Mighty, Mighty Big Hole  G   D​
And You Ain't Gonna Fill It Up With All Those Lies That's Being ETold

Chorus
Wah-Wah-Wah-EWah-Wah
You Better Shut Your ATrap
If DYou Expect To NEarrow The Generation AGap

Wah-Wah-Wah-EWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-AWah-Wah

Verse
Preacher Says Drinking EIs A Sin That We'll Have To Pay AFor
Well, Tell Me, WDhat's That Liquor Bottle EDoing On The Dash Of His ACar?
And Who's The Man Who Calls E"Daddy" Every Time That Mama's AOut?
Well, DDo You Still Wonder Why We EHave That Generation AGap?

Pre-Chorus
The DGeneration Gap Is A Mighty, Mighty Big Hole  G   D​
And You Ain't Gonna Fill It Up With All Those Lies That's Being ETold

Chorus
Wah-Wah-Wah-EWah-Wah
You Better Shut Your ATrap
If DYou Wanna Help To EClose That Generation AGap

Wah-Wah-Wah-EWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-AWah-Wah

Break
|E  |E   |A   |A   |
|D  |E   |A   |A   |
|E  |E   |A   |A   |
|D  |E   |A   |A   |

Pre-Chorus
The DGeneration Gap Is A Mighty, Mighty Big Hole  G   D​
And You Ain't Gonna Fill It Up With All Those Lies That's Being ETold

Chorus
Wah-Wah-Wah-EWah-Wah
You Better Button Your ALip
Or Else You're DGonna Lose Yourself On YoEur Own Generation ATrip

Wah-Wah-Wah-EWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-AWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-EWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-AWah-Wah
Wah-Wah, Wah-Wah, EWah-Wah
Wah-Wah, Wah-Wah, AWah, Wah-Wah, Wah-Wah, Wah

Outro
EWoo             A​
Ooh-EOoh,     Ooh-AOoh
Ooh-EOoh,     Ooh-AOoh
Ooh-EOoh,     Ooh-AOoh....... Shut Up
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Generation Gap?

The chords for The Generation Gap are: E, A, D, G

What is the original key of The Generation Gap?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing The Generation Gap?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play The Generation Gap in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Generation Gap be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Generation Gap on ukulele?

Chord The Generation Gap can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Generation Gap?

The Generation Gap uses 4 chords: E, A, D, G

What is the easiest way to play The Generation Gap?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Generation Gap released in?

The Generation Gap was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Generation Gap?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Generation Gap to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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