4/4 122 Bpm Strings Intro | D • • • | F#m7 • • • | Bm • • • | C#7(#5) • • • | | D • E • | F#m • • • | D • E • | F#m • • • | Band Intro | F#madd9 • • • | • • • • | Eadd4/F# • • • | • • • • | | Dmaj7/F# • • • | • • • • | C#m7/F# • • • | • • • • | Verse 1 F#madd9Papa, I Knew You're Going To Be Upset, Eadd4/F# Cause I Was Always Your Little Girl Dmaj7/F# But You Should Know By Now, C#m7/F#I'm Not A Baby Verse 2 F#madd9 You Always Taught Me Right From Wrong, Eadd4/F# I Need Your Help Daddy, Please Be Strong Dmaj7/F# I Maybe Young At Heart, But I C#m7/F#Know What I'm Saying Pre-Chorus 1 Dadd9 The One You Eadd9Warned Me All AboutDadd9, The One YoEadd9u Said I Could Do Without Dadd9 We're In An Eadd9Awful Mess, And F#mI Don't Mean Maybe,Dmaj7 PC#m7/Elease Chorus 1 F#mPapa DEon't Dmaj7Preach,Esus4 I'm E In TroubC#m7le Deep F#mPapa DEon't Dmaj7Preach,Esus4 I've E BeC#m7en Losing Sleep Bm9 But I Made Up My Bm7Mind,Bm9 I'm.F#m.. KeepinEg DMy Baby Esus4 E Ooh, I'C#m7m GonnaF#m Keep EMy DBaby,E Hmmmmmm Verse 3 F#madd9 He Says That He's Going To Marry Me, Eadd4/F# We Can Raise A Little Family Dmaj7/F# The Baby Will Be Allright, If We C#m7/F#Sacrifice Pre-Chorus 2 Dadd9But My Friends Keep Eadd9Telling Me To Give It UpDadd9, Saying I'm ToEadd9o Young, I Ought To Live It Up Dadd9 What I Eadd9Need Right Now, Is SomF#me Good Advice,Dmaj7 PC#m7/Elease Chorus 2 F#mPapa DEon't Dmaj7Preach,Esus4 I'm E In TroubC#m7le Deep F#mPapa DEon't Dmaj7Preach,Esus4 I've E BeC#m7en Losing Sleep Bm9 But I Made Up My Bm7Mind,Bm9 I'm.F#m.. KeepinEg DMy Baby Esus4 E Ooh, I'C#m7m GonnaF#m Keep EMy DBaby,E Ooh, Oh Solo | F#madd9 • • • | • • • • | Eadd4/F# • • • | • • • • | | Dmaj7/F# • • • | • • • • | C#m7/F# • • • | • • • • | Bridge Dadd9 Daddy, Daddy, If Eadd9You Could Only SeeDadd9, Just How GooEadd9d He's Been Treating Me Dadd9 You'd Give Us Your BlEadd9essing Right Now 'CauseDmaj7 We Are In Love...... C#7(sus4)We Are In Love......,C#7 So Please Chorus 3 F#mPapa DEon't Dmaj7Preach,Esus4 I'm E In TroubC#m7le Deep F#mPapa DEon't Dmaj7Preach,Esus4 I've E BeC#m7en Losing Sleep Bm9 But I Made Up My Bm7Mind,Bm9 I'm.F#m.. KeepinEg DMy Baby Esus4 E Uhm, I'C#m7m GonnaF#m Keep EMy DBaby,E Ooh, Oh F#mPapa DEon't Dmaj7Preach,Esus4 I'm E In TroubC#m7le Deep F#mPapa DEon't Dmaj7Preach,Esus4 I've E BeC#m7en Losing Sleep F#mPapa DEon't Dmaj7Preach,Esus4 I'm E In TroubC#m7le Deep F#mPapa DEon't Dmaj7Preach,Esus4 I've E BeC#m7en Losing Sleep... Outro F#m E Dmaj7 E Oh..C#m7., I'mF#m GonEnaDmaj7 Kleep MyE Baby,C#m7 Ooh... F#m EDoDmaj7n't You SEtop LoC#m7ving MF#me, DEadDmaj7dy, I KnoEw I'm C#m7Keeping My Baby | F#m E Dmaj7 • | E • • C#m7 | F#m E Dmaj7 • | E • • C#m7 | | F#m E Dmaj7 • | E • • C#m7 | F#m E Dmaj7 • | E • • C#m7 | | F#m E Dmaj7 • | E • • C#m7 | F#m E Dmaj7 • | E • • C#m7 | | F#m E Dmaj7 • | E • • C#m7 | F#m E Dmaj7 • | E • • C#m7 | F#m
FAQ
What are the chords for Papa Don't Preach?
The chords for Papa Don't Preach are: D, F#m7, Bm, C#7(#5), E, F#m, F#madd9, Eadd4/F#, Dmaj7/F#, C#m7/F#, Dadd9, Eadd9
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: D, F#m7, Bm, C#7(#5), E, F#m, F#madd9, Eadd4/F#, Dmaj7/F#, C#m7/F#, Dadd9, Eadd9
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.
