4/4 122 Bpm Strings Intro | G • • • | Bm7 • • • | Em • • • | F#7(#5) • • • | | G • A • | Bm • • • | G • A • | Bm • • • | Band Intro | Bmadd9 • • • | • • • • | Aadd4/B • • • | • • • • | | Gmaj7/B • • • | • • • • | F#m7/B • • • | • • • • | Verse 1 Bmadd9Papa, I Knew You're Going To Be Upset, Aadd4/B Cause I Was Always Your Little Girl Gmaj7/B But You Should Know By Now,F#m7/B I'm Not A Baby Verse 2 Bmadd9 You Always Taught Me Right From Wrong,Aadd4/B I Need Your Help Daddy, Please Be Strong Gmaj7/B I Maybe Young At Heart, But IF#m7/B Know What I'm Saying Pre-Chorus 1 Gadd9 The One You Aadd9Warned Me All AboutGadd9, The One YoAadd9u Said I Could Do Without Gadd9 We're In An Aadd9Awful Mess, And BmI Don't Mean MaybeGmaj7, F#m7/APlease Chorus 1 BmPapa ADon'tGmaj7 PreachAsus4, I'm A In TrouF#m7ble Deep BmPapa ADon'tGmaj7 PreachAsus4, I'veA BF#m7een Losing Sleep Em9 But I Made Up My Em7Mind,Em9 I'm.Bm.. KeepiAngG My Baby Asus4 A Ooh, I'F#m7m GonnaBm KeepA MyG BabyA, Hmmmmmm Verse 3 Bmadd9 He Says That He's Going To Marry Me, Aadd4/B We Can Raise A Little Family Gmaj7/B The Baby Will Be Allright, If WeF#m7/B Sacrifice Pre-Chorus 2 Gadd9But My Friends Keep Aadd9Telling Me To Give It UpGadd9, Saying I'm ToAadd9o Young, I Ought To Live It Up Gadd9 What I Aadd9Need Right Now, Is SomBme Good AdviceGmaj7, F#m7/APlease Chorus 2 BmPapa ADon'tGmaj7 PreachAsus4, I'm A In TrouF#m7ble Deep BmPapa ADon'tGmaj7 PreachAsus4, I'veA BF#m7een Losing Sleep Em9 But I Made Up My Em7Mind,Em9 I'm.Bm.. KeepiAngG My Baby Asus4 A Ooh, I'F#m7m GonnaBm KeepA MyG BabyA, Ooh, Oh Solo | Bmadd9 • • • | • • • • | Aadd4/B • • • | • • • • | | Gmaj7/B • • • | • • • • | F#m7/B • • • | • • • • | Bridge Gadd9 Daddy, Daddy, If Aadd9You Could Only SeeGadd9, Just How GooAadd9d He's Been Treating Me Gadd9 You'd Give Us Your BlAadd9essing Right Now 'CauseGmaj7 We Are In Love...... F#7(sus4)We Are In Love......,F#7 So Please Chorus 3 BmPapa ADon'tGmaj7 PreachAsus4, I'm A In TrouF#m7ble Deep BmPapa ADon'tGmaj7 PreachAsus4, I'veA BF#m7een Losing Sleep Em9 But I Made Up My Em7Mind,Em9 I'm.Bm.. KeepiAngG My Baby Asus4 A Uhm, I'F#m7m GonnaBm KeepA MyG BabyA, Ooh, Oh BmPapa ADon'tGmaj7 PreachAsus4, I'm A In TrouF#m7ble Deep BmPapa ADon'tGmaj7 PreachAsus4, I'veA BF#m7een Losing Sleep BmPapa ADon'tGmaj7 PreachAsus4, I'm A In TrouF#m7ble Deep BmPapa ADon'tGmaj7 PreachAsus4, I'veA BF#m7een Losing Sleep... Outro Bm A Gmaj7 A Oh.F#m7.., I'Bmm GAonGmaj7na Kleep AMy BabF#m7y, Ooh... Bm A DGmaj7on't You AStop LF#m7oving BmMe,A DGmaj7addy, I KAnow I'F#m7m Keeping My Baby | Bm A Gmaj7 • | A • • F#m7 | Bm A Gmaj7 • | A • • F#m7 | | Bm A Gmaj7 • | A • • F#m7 | Bm A Gmaj7 • | A • • F#m7 | | Bm A Gmaj7 • | A • • F#m7 | Bm A Gmaj7 • | A • • F#m7 | | Bm A Gmaj7 • | A • • F#m7 | Bm A Gmaj7 • | A • • F#m7 | Bm
FAQ
What are the chords for Papa Don't Preach?
The chords for Papa Don't Preach are: G, Bm7, Em, F#7(#5), A, Bm, Bmadd9, Aadd4/B, Gmaj7/B, F#m7/B, Gadd9, Aadd9
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: G, Bm7, Em, F#7(#5), A, Bm, Bmadd9, Aadd4/B, Gmaj7/B, F#m7/B, Gadd9, Aadd9
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.
