4/4 122 Bpm Strings Intro | C • • • | Em7 • • • | Am • • • | B7(#5) • • • | | C • D • | Em • • • | C • D • | Em • • • | Band Intro | Emadd9 • • • | • • • • | Dadd4/E • • • | • • • • | | Cmaj7/E • • • | • • • • | Bm7/E • • • | • • • • | Verse 1 Emadd9Papa, I Knew You're Going To Be Upset, Dadd4/E Cause I Was Always Your Little Girl Cmaj7/E But You Should Know By Now,Bm7/E I'm Not A Baby Verse 2 Emadd9 You Always Taught Me Right From Wrong,Dadd4/E I Need Your Help Daddy, Please Be Strong Cmaj7/E I Maybe Young At Heart, But IBm7/E Know What I'm Saying Pre-Chorus 1 Cadd9 The One You Dadd9Warned Me All AboutCadd9, The One YoDadd9u Said I Could Do Without Cadd9 We're In An Dadd9Awful Mess, And EmI Don't Mean MaybeCmaj7, Bm7/DPlease Chorus 1 EmPapa DDon'tCmaj7 PreachDsus4, I'm D In TrouBm7ble Deep EmPapa DDon'tCmaj7 PreachDsus4, I'veD BBm7een Losing Sleep Am9 But I Made Up My Am7Mind,Am9 I'm.Em.. KeepiDngC My Baby Dsus4 D Ooh, I'Bm7m GonnEma KeeDp MCy BabDy, Hmmmmmm Verse 3 Emadd9 He Says That He's Going To Marry Me, Dadd4/E We Can Raise A Little Family Cmaj7/E The Baby Will Be Allright, If WeBm7/E Sacrifice Pre-Chorus 2 Cadd9But My Friends Keep Dadd9Telling Me To Give It UpCadd9, Saying I'm ToDadd9o Young, I Ought To Live It Up Cadd9 What I Dadd9Need Right Now, Is SomEme Good AdviceCmaj7, Bm7/DPlease Chorus 2 EmPapa DDon'tCmaj7 PreachDsus4, I'm D In TrouBm7ble Deep EmPapa DDon'tCmaj7 PreachDsus4, I'veD BBm7een Losing Sleep Am9 But I Made Up My Am7Mind,Am9 I'm.Em.. KeepiDngC My Baby Dsus4 D Ooh, I'Bm7m GonnEma KeeDp MCy BabDy, Ooh, Oh Solo | Emadd9 • • • | • • • • | Dadd4/E • • • | • • • • | | Cmaj7/E • • • | • • • • | Bm7/E • • • | • • • • | Bridge Cadd9 Daddy, Daddy, If Dadd9You Could Only SeeCadd9, Just How GooDadd9d He's Been Treating Me Cadd9 You'd Give Us Your BlDadd9essing Right Now 'CauseCmaj7 We Are In Love...... B7(sus4)We Are In Love......B7, So Please Chorus 3 EmPapa DDon'tCmaj7 PreachDsus4, I'm D In TrouBm7ble Deep EmPapa DDon'tCmaj7 PreachDsus4, I'veD BBm7een Losing Sleep Am9 But I Made Up My Am7Mind,Am9 I'm.Em.. KeepiDngC My Baby Dsus4 D Uhm, I'Bm7m GonnEma KeeDp MCy BabDy, Ooh, Oh EmPapa DDon'tCmaj7 PreachDsus4, I'm D In TrouBm7ble Deep EmPapa DDon'tCmaj7 PreachDsus4, I'veD BBm7een Losing Sleep EmPapa DDon'tCmaj7 PreachDsus4, I'm D In TrouBm7ble Deep EmPapa DDon'tCmaj7 PreachDsus4, I'veD BBm7een Losing Sleep... Outro Em D Cmaj7 D Oh.Bm7.., IEm'm DGoCmaj7nna KleepD My BaBm7by, Ooh... Em D DCmaj7on't You DStop LBm7ovingEm MeD, Cmaj7Daddy, I DKnow IBm7'm Keeping My Baby | Em D Cmaj7 • | D • • Bm7 | Em D Cmaj7 • | D • • Bm7 | | Em D Cmaj7 • | D • • Bm7 | Em D Cmaj7 • | D • • Bm7 | | Em D Cmaj7 • | D • • Bm7 | Em D Cmaj7 • | D • • Bm7 | | Em D Cmaj7 • | D • • Bm7 | Em D Cmaj7 • | D • • Bm7 | Em
FAQ
What are the chords for Papa Don't Preach?
The chords for Papa Don't Preach are: C, Em7, Am, B7(#5), D, Em, Emadd9, Dadd4/E, Cmaj7/E, Bm7/E, Cadd9, Dadd9
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: C, Em7, Am, B7(#5), D, Em, Emadd9, Dadd4/E, Cmaj7/E, Bm7/E, Cadd9, Dadd9
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.
