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Papa Don't Preach

Madonna

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Papa Don't Preach by Madonna in the key of A

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

Strings Intro
| A • • • | C#m7 • • • | F#m • • • | G#7(#5) • • • |
| A • B • | C#m • • • | A • B • | C#m • • • |

Band Intro
| C#madd9 • • • | • • • • | Badd4/C# • • • | • • • • |
| Amaj7/C# • • • | • • • • | G#m7/C# • • • | • • • • |

Verse 1
C#madd9Papa, I Knew You're Going To Be Upset,  Badd4/C#        Cause I Was Always Your Little Girl
Amaj7/C#         But You Should Know By Now, G#m7/C#I'm Not A Baby

Verse 2
C#madd9       You Always Taught Me Right From Wrong, Badd4/C#        I Need Your Help Daddy, Please Be Strong
Amaj7/C#         I Maybe Young At Heart, But I G#m7/C#Know What I'm Saying

Pre-Chorus 1
Aadd9       The One You Badd9Warned Me All AboutAadd9,        The One YoBadd9u Said I Could Do Without
Aadd9       We're In An Badd9Awful Mess, And C#mI Don't Mean Maybe,Amaj7        PG#m7/Blease

Chorus 1
C#mPapa DBon't Amaj7Preach,Bsus4 I'm  B  In  TroubG#m7le Deep
C#mPapa DBon't Amaj7Preach,Bsus4 I've B  BeG#m7en Losing Sleep
F#m9     But I Made Up My MF#m7ind, IF#m9'm... C#mKeeping MBy ABaby
Bsus4      B    Ooh, I'G#m7m GonnaC#m Keep BMy ABaby,B Hmmmmmm

Verse 3
C#madd9       He Says That He's Going To Marry Me,  Badd4/C#        We Can Raise A Little Family
Amaj7/C#         The Baby Will Be Allright, If We G#m7/C#Sacrifice

Pre-Chorus 2
Aadd9But My Friends Keep Badd9Telling Me To Give It UpAadd9,        Saying I'm ToBadd9o Young, I Ought To Live It Up
Aadd9       What I Badd9Need Right Now, Is SomC#me Good Advice,Amaj7        PG#m7/Blease

Chorus 2
C#mPapa DBon't Amaj7Preach,Bsus4 I'm  B  In  TroubG#m7le Deep
C#mPapa DBon't Amaj7Preach,Bsus4 I've B  BeG#m7en Losing Sleep
F#m9     But I Made Up My MF#m7ind, IF#m9'm... C#mKeeping MBy ABaby
Bsus4      B    Ooh, I'G#m7m GonnaC#m Keep BMy ABaby,B Ooh, Oh

Solo
| C#madd9 • • • | • • • • | Badd4/C# • • • | • • • • |
| Amaj7/C# • • • | • • • • | G#m7/C# • • • | • • • • |

Bridge
Aadd9       Daddy, Daddy, If Badd9You Could Only SeeAadd9,        Just How GooBadd9d He's Been Treating Me
Aadd9       You'd Give Us Your BlBadd9essing Right Now
'CauseAmaj7 We Are In Love......
G#7(sus4)We Are In Love......,G#7  So Please

Chorus 3
C#mPapa DBon't Amaj7Preach,Bsus4 I'm  B  In  TroubG#m7le Deep
C#mPapa DBon't Amaj7Preach,Bsus4 I've B  BeG#m7en Losing Sleep
F#m9     But I Made Up My MF#m7ind, IF#m9'm... C#mKeeping MBy ABaby
Bsus4      B    Uhm, I'G#m7m GonnaC#m Keep BMy ABaby,B Ooh, Oh

C#mPapa DBon't Amaj7Preach,Bsus4 I'm  B  In  TroubG#m7le Deep
C#mPapa DBon't Amaj7Preach,Bsus4 I've B  BeG#m7en Losing Sleep

C#mPapa DBon't Amaj7Preach,Bsus4 I'm  B  In  TroubG#m7le Deep
C#mPapa DBon't Amaj7Preach,Bsus4 I've B  BeG#m7en Losing Sleep...

Outro
 C#m    B  Amaj7         B  Oh..G#m7., I'mC#m GonBnaAmaj7 Kleep MyB Baby,G#m7 Ooh...
 C#m    BDoAmaj7n't You SBtop LoG#m7ving MC#me, DBadAmaj7dy, I KnoBw I'm G#m7Keeping My Baby

| C#m B Amaj7 • | B • • G#m7 | C#m B Amaj7 • | B • • G#m7 |
| C#m B Amaj7 • | B • • G#m7 | C#m B Amaj7 • | B • • G#m7 |
| C#m B Amaj7 • | B • • G#m7 | C#m B Amaj7 • | B • • G#m7 |
| C#m B Amaj7 • | B • • G#m7 | C#m B Amaj7 • | B • • G#m7 | C#m
Also available in: Db (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Papa Don't Preach?

The chords for Papa Don't Preach are: A, C#m7, F#m, G#7(#5), B, C#m, C#madd9, Badd4/C#, Amaj7/C#, G#m7/C#, Aadd9, Badd9

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: A, C#m7, F#m, G#7(#5), B, C#m, C#madd9, Badd4/C#, Amaj7/C#, G#m7/C#, Aadd9, Badd9

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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