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The Generation Gap

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

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

Intro
Wah-Wah-Wah-GWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-CWah-Wah

Verse
When You See A Little GBaby Sitting On His Mother's CLap
It's FJust The Beginning Of A GThing Called The Generation CGap
It's Not The Difference Of GAge Now, That Everybody's Talking 'CBout
It's FAll Those No-No's That GMake Up The Generation CGap

Verse
Well, The Grown Ups Go GOut Now, They Go To Parties And GetC Stoned
But That's FSomething They Don't Talk About In GFront Of The Children At CHome
But They Ain't Fooling AnyGbody Now, 'Cause Those Kids Are Gonna CFind It Out
It's FJust Another Reason For A GThing Called The Generation CGap

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

Chorus
Wah-Wah-Wah-GWah-Wah
You Better Shut Your CTrap
If FYou Expect To NGarrow The Generation CGap

Wah-Wah-Wah-GWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-CWah-Wah

Verse
Preacher Says Drinking GIs A Sin That We'll Have To Pay CFor
Well, Tell Me, WFhat's That Liquor Bottle GDoing On The Dash Of His CCar?
And Who's The Man Who Calls G"Daddy" Every Time That Mama's COut?
Well, FDo You Still Wonder Why We GHave That Generation CGap?

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

Chorus
Wah-Wah-Wah-GWah-Wah
You Better Shut Your CTrap
If FYou Wanna Help To GClose That Generation CGap

Wah-Wah-Wah-GWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-CWah-Wah

Break
|G  |G   |C   |C   |
|F  |G   |C   |C   |
|G  |G   |C   |C   |
|F  |G   |C   |C   |

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

Chorus
Wah-Wah-Wah-GWah-Wah
You Better Button Your CLip
Or Else You're FGonna Lose Yourself On YoGur Own Generation CTrip

Wah-Wah-Wah-GWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-CWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-GWah-Wah
Wah-Wah-Wah-CWah-Wah
Wah-Wah, Wah-Wah, GWah-Wah
Wah-Wah, Wah-Wah, CWah, Wah-Wah, Wah-Wah, Wah

Outro
GWoo             C​
Ooh-GOoh,     Ooh-COoh
Ooh-GOoh,     Ooh-COoh
Ooh-GOoh,     Ooh-COoh....... Shut Up
Also available in: E (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Generation Gap?

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

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: G, C, F, A#

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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