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Papa Don't Preach

Madonna

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Papa Don't Preach by Madonna

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Family Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
4/4
122 Bpm

Strings Intro
| Db • • • | Fm7 • • • | Bbm • • • | C7#5 • • • |
| Db • Eb • | Fm • • • | Db • Eb • | Fm • • • |

Band Intro
| Fmadd9 • • • | • • • • | Ebadd4/F • • • | • • • • |
| Dbmaj7/F • • • | • • • • | Cm7/F • • • | • • • • |

Verse 1
Fmadd9Papa, I Knew You're Going To Be Upset, Ebadd4/F         Cause I Was Always Your Little Girl
Dbmaj7/F         But You Should Know By Now, Cm7/FI'm Not A Baby

Verse 2
Fmadd9       You Always Taught Me Right From Wrong,Ebadd4/F         I Need Your Help Daddy, Please Be Strong
Dbmaj7/F         I Maybe Young At Heart, But I Cm7/FKnow What I'm Saying

Pre-Chorus 1
Dbadd9       The One You WEbadd9arned Me All About, Dbadd9       The One You SEbadd9aid I Could Do Without
Dbadd9       We're In An AEbadd9wful Mess, And I FmDon't Mean Maybe, Dbmaj7       PleCm7/Ebase

Chorus 1
FmPapa EbDon't Dbmaj7Preach, Ebsus4I'm    EbIn  Trouble Cm7Deep
FmPapa EbDon't Dbmaj7Preach, Ebsus4I've   EbBeen Cm7Losing Sleep
Bbm9     But I Made Up My MBbm7ind, IBbm9'm... FmKeeping EbMy DbBaby
Ebsus4       Eb   Ooh, I'm Cm7Gonna FmKeep EbMy BDbaby, HEbmmmmmm

Verse 3
Fmadd9       He Says That He's Going To Marry Me, Ebadd4/F         We Can Raise A Little Family
Dbmaj7/F         The Baby Will Be Allright, If We Cm7/FSacrifice

Pre-Chorus 2
Dbadd9But My Friends Keep TEbadd9elling Me To Give It Up, Dbadd9       Saying I'm Too YEbadd9oung, I Ought To Live It Up
Dbadd9       What I NEbadd9eed Right Now, Is Some FmGood Advice, Dbmaj7       PleCm7/Ebase

Chorus 2
FmPapa EbDon't Dbmaj7Preach, Ebsus4I'm    EbIn  Trouble Cm7Deep
FmPapa EbDon't Dbmaj7Preach, Ebsus4I've   EbBeen Cm7Losing Sleep
Bbm9     But I Made Up My MBbm7ind, IBbm9'm... FmKeeping EbMy DbBaby
Ebsus4       Eb   Ooh, I'm Cm7Gonna FmKeep EbMy BDbaby, OEboh, Oh

Solo
| Fmadd9 • • • | • • • • | Ebadd4/F • • • | • • • • |
| Dbmaj7/F • • • | • • • • | Cm7/F • • • | • • • • |

Bridge
Dbadd9       Daddy, Daddy, If YEbadd9ou Could Only See, Dbadd9       Just How Good HEbadd9e's Been Treating Me
Dbadd9       You'd Give Us Your BleEbadd9ssing Right Now
'CauseDbmaj7 We Are In Love......
C7sus4We Are In Love....C7..,  So Please

Chorus 3
FmPapa EbDon't Dbmaj7Preach, Ebsus4I'm    EbIn  Trouble Cm7Deep
FmPapa EbDon't Dbmaj7Preach, Ebsus4I've   EbBeen Cm7Losing Sleep
Bbm9     But I Made Up My MBbm7ind, IBbm9'm... FmKeeping EbMy DbBaby
Ebsus4       Eb   Uhm, I'm Cm7Gonna FmKeep EbMy BDbaby, OEboh, Oh

FmPapa EbDon't Dbmaj7Preach, Ebsus4I'm    EbIn  Trouble Cm7Deep
FmPapa EbDon't Dbmaj7Preach, Ebsus4I've   EbBeen Cm7Losing Sleep

FmPapa EbDon't Dbmaj7Preach, Ebsus4I'm    EbIn  Trouble Cm7Deep
FmPapa EbDon't Dbmaj7Preach, Ebsus4I've   EbBeen Cm7Losing Sleep...

Outro
 Fm   Eb   Dbmaj7          Eb Oh...,Cm7 I'm FmGonEbna Dbmaj7Kleep My BEbaby, OoCm7h...
 Fm   Eb DoDbmaj7n't You StEbop LoviCm7ng MeFm, DEbaddDbmaj7y, I Know EbI'm KeeCm7ping My Baby

| Fm Eb Dbmaj7 • | Eb • • Cm7 | Fm Eb Dbmaj7 • | Eb • • Cm7 |
| Fm Eb Dbmaj7 • | Eb • • Cm7 | Fm Eb Dbmaj7 • | Eb • • Cm7 |
| Fm Eb Dbmaj7 • | Eb • • Cm7 | Fm Eb Dbmaj7 • | Eb • • Cm7 |
| Fm Eb Dbmaj7 • | Eb • • Cm7 | Fm Eb Dbmaj7 • | Eb • • Cm7 | Fm
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FAQ

What are the chords for Papa Don't Preach?

The chords for Papa Don't Preach are: Db, Fm7, Bbm, C7#5, Eb, Fm, Fmadd9, Ebadd4/F, Dbmaj7/F, Cm7/F, Dbadd9, Ebadd9

What is the original key of Papa Don't Preach?

The original key is Db.

What is the difficulty of playing Papa Don't Preach?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Papa Don't Preach in another key?

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

Can Papa Don't Preach be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Papa Don't Preach on ukulele?

Chord Papa Don't Preach can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Papa Don't Preach?

Papa Don't Preach uses 12 chords: Db, Fm7, Bbm, C7#5, Eb, Fm, Fmadd9, Ebadd4/F, Dbmaj7/F, Cm7/F, Dbadd9, Ebadd9

What is the easiest way to play Papa Don't Preach?

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 Papa Don't Preach released in?

Papa Don't Preach was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Papa Don't Preach?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Papa Don't Preach 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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