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Papa Don't Preach

Madonna

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

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

Strings Intro
| E • • • | G#m7 • • • | C#m • • • | D#7(#5) • • • |
| E • F# • | G#m • • • | E • F# • | G#m • • • |

Band Intro
| G#madd9 • • • | • • • • | F#add4/G# • • • | • • • • |
| Emaj7/G# • • • | • • • • | D#m7/G# • • • | • • • • |

Verse 1
G#madd9Papa, I Knew You're Going To Be Upset,  F#add4/G#        Cause I Was Always Your Little Girl
Emaj7/G#         But You Should Know By Now, D#m7/G#I'm Not A Baby

Verse 2
G#madd9       You Always Taught Me Right From Wrong, F#add4/G#        I Need Your Help Daddy, Please Be Strong
Emaj7/G#         I Maybe Young At Heart, But I D#m7/G#Know What I'm Saying

Pre-Chorus 1
Eadd9       The One You F#add9Warned Me All About,Eadd9        The One YouF#add9 Said I Could Do Without
Eadd9       We're In An F#add9Awful Mess, And IG#m Don't Mean Maybe, Emaj7       PlD#m7/F#ease

Chorus 1
G#mPapa DF#on't PEmaj7reach, F#sus4I'm    F#In  Trouble D#m7Deep
G#mPapa DF#on't PEmaj7reach, F#sus4I've   F#Been D#m7Losing Sleep
C#m9     But I Made Up My MC#m7ind, IC#m9'm... G#mKeeping MF#y BEaby
F#sus4       F#   Ooh, I'm D#m7Gonna KG#meep MyF# BabEy, HmF#mmmmm

Verse 3
G#madd9       He Says That He's Going To Marry Me,  F#add4/G#        We Can Raise A Little Family
Emaj7/G#         The Baby Will Be Allright, If We D#m7/G#Sacrifice

Pre-Chorus 2
Eadd9But My Friends Keep F#add9Telling Me To Give It Up,Eadd9        Saying I'm TooF#add9 Young, I Ought To Live It Up
Eadd9       What I F#add9Need Right Now, Is SomeG#m Good Advice, Emaj7       PlD#m7/F#ease

Chorus 2
G#mPapa DF#on't PEmaj7reach, F#sus4I'm    F#In  Trouble D#m7Deep
G#mPapa DF#on't PEmaj7reach, F#sus4I've   F#Been D#m7Losing Sleep
C#m9     But I Made Up My MC#m7ind, IC#m9'm... G#mKeeping MF#y BEaby
F#sus4       F#   Ooh, I'm D#m7Gonna KG#meep MyF# BabEy, OoF#h, Oh

Solo
| G#madd9 • • • | • • • • | F#add4/G# • • • | • • • • |
| Emaj7/G# • • • | • • • • | D#m7/G# • • • | • • • • |

Bridge
Eadd9       Daddy, Daddy, If F#add9You Could Only See,Eadd9        Just How GoodF#add9 He's Been Treating Me
Eadd9       You'd Give Us Your BlF#add9essing Right Now
'CauseEmaj7 We Are In Love......
D#7(sus4)We Are In Love......,D#7  So Please

Chorus 3
G#mPapa DF#on't PEmaj7reach, F#sus4I'm    F#In  Trouble D#m7Deep
G#mPapa DF#on't PEmaj7reach, F#sus4I've   F#Been D#m7Losing Sleep
C#m9     But I Made Up My MC#m7ind, IC#m9'm... G#mKeeping MF#y BEaby
F#sus4       F#   Uhm, I'm D#m7Gonna KG#meep MyF# BabEy, OoF#h, Oh

G#mPapa DF#on't PEmaj7reach, F#sus4I'm    F#In  Trouble D#m7Deep
G#mPapa DF#on't PEmaj7reach, F#sus4I've   F#Been D#m7Losing Sleep

G#mPapa DF#on't PEmaj7reach, F#sus4I'm    F#In  Trouble D#m7Deep
G#mPapa DF#on't PEmaj7reach, F#sus4I've   F#Been D#m7Losing Sleep...

Outro
 G#m    F#   Emaj7         F# Oh...,D#m7 I'm GG#monnaF# KlEmaj7eep My BaF#by, OohD#m7...
 G#m    F#DonEmaj7't You StF#op LoviD#m7ng Me,G#m DadF#dy,Emaj7 I Know IF#'m KeepD#m7ing My Baby

| G#m F# Emaj7 • | F# • • D#m7 | G#m F# Emaj7 • | F# • • D#m7 |
| G#m F# Emaj7 • | F# • • D#m7 | G#m F# Emaj7 • | F# • • D#m7 |
| G#m F# Emaj7 • | F# • • D#m7 | G#m F# Emaj7 • | F# • • D#m7 |
| G#m F# Emaj7 • | F# • • D#m7 | G#m F# Emaj7 • | F# • • D#m7 | G#m
Also available in: Db (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Papa Don't Preach?

The chords for Papa Don't Preach are: E, G#m7, C#m, D#7(#5), F#, G#m, G#madd9, F#add4/G#, Emaj7/G#, D#m7/G#, Eadd9, F#add9

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: E, G#m7, C#m, D#7(#5), F#, G#m, G#madd9, F#add4/G#, Emaj7/G#, D#m7/G#, Eadd9, F#add9

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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