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The Generation Gap

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Generation Gap by Hoodoo Gurus in the key of C

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

Intro
Wah-Wah-Wah-CWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-FWah-Wah

Verse
When You See A Little CBaby Sitting On His Mother's FLap
It's A#Just The Beginning Of A TChing Called The Generation GFap
It's Not The Difference Of CAge Now, That Everybody's Talking 'FBout
It's A#All Those No-No's That MCake Up The Generation GFap

Verse
Well, The Grown Ups Go COut Now, They Go To Parties And GetF Stoned
But That's A#Something They Don't Talk About In FCront Of The Children At HFome
But They Ain't Fooling AnyCbody Now, 'Cause Those Kids Are Gonna FFind It Out
It's A#Just Another Reason For A TChing Called The Generation GFap

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

Chorus
Wah-Wah-Wah-CWah-Wah
You Better Shut Your FTrap
If A#You Expect To NaCrrow The Generation GFap

Wah-Wah-Wah-CWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-FWah-Wah

Verse
Preacher Says Drinking CIs A Sin That We'll Have To Pay FFor
Well, Tell Me, WA#hat's That Liquor Bottle DCoing On The Dash Of His CFar?
And Who's The Man Who Calls C"Daddy" Every Time That Mama's FOut?
Well, A#Do You Still Wonder Why We HCave That Generation GFap?

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

Chorus
Wah-Wah-Wah-CWah-Wah
You Better Shut Your FTrap
If A#You Wanna Help To CClose That Generation GFap

Wah-Wah-Wah-CWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-FWah-Wah

Break
|C  |C   |F   |F   |
|A#  |C   |F   |F   |
|C  |C   |F   |F   |
|A#  |C   |F   |F   |

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

Chorus
Wah-Wah-Wah-CWah-Wah
You Better Button Your FLip
Or Else You're A#Gonna Lose Yourself On YouCr Own Generation TFrip

Wah-Wah-Wah-CWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-FWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-CWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-FWah-Wah
Wah-Wah, Wah-Wah, CWah-Wah
Wah-Wah, Wah-Wah, FWah, Wah-Wah, Wah-Wah, Wah

Outro
CWoo             F​
Ooh-COoh,     Ooh-FOoh
Ooh-COoh,     Ooh-FOoh
Ooh-COoh,     Ooh-FOoh....... Shut Up
Also available in: E (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Generation Gap?

The chords for The Generation Gap are: C, F, A#, D#

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: C, F, A#, D#

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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