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Polly

Nirvana

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Polly by Nirvana

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1990s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Em G D C
Em G D C

(Mild Distortion)

Verse
Em  PGolly Wants A DCrackCer
 Em I GThink I Should Get Off DHer First C​
 Em I GThink She Wants Some WaDter  C​
 Em ToG Put Out The DBlow CTorch

Chorus
D  IsCn't Me
G  HaA#ve A Seed
D  LeCt Me Clip
G  DiA#rty Wings
D  LeCt Me Take A Ride
G  CuA#t Yourself
D  WaCnt Some My Help
G  PlA#ease Myself
D  GoCt Some Rope
G  HaA#ve Been Told
D  I PCromise You
G  HaA#ve Been True
D  LetC Me Take A Ride
G  CutA# Yourself
D  WanCt Some My Help
G PleaA#se Myself

Instrumental
Em G D C

Verse
EmPolGly Wants A CrDackerC​
EmMayGbe She Would Like Some FDood  C​
EmAskG Me To Untie DHer  C​
EmA CGhase Would Be Nice FDor A CFew

Chorus
D  IsCn't Me
G  HaA#ve A Seed
D  LeCt Me Clip
G  DiA#rty Wings
D  LeCt Me Take A Ride
G  CuA#t Yourself
D  WaCnt Some My Help
G  PlA#ease Myself
D  GoCt Some Rope
G  HaA#ve Been Told
D  I PCromise You
G  HaA#ve Been True
D  LetC Me Take A Ride
G  CutA# Yourself
D  WanCt Some My Help
G PleaA#se Myself

Interlude
EmPolGly Said      D     C​

Verse
EmPolGly Says Her BDack HCurts
EmSheG's Just As BoDred ACs Me
EmSheG Caught Me OfDf My CGuard
EmIt GAmazes Me, ThDe WilCl Of Instinct

Chorus
 D IsnC't Me
G  HaA#ve A Seed
D  LeCt Me Clip
G  DiA#rty Wings
D  LeCt Me Take A Ride
G  CuA#t Yourself
D  WaCnt Some My Help
G  PlA#ease Myself
D  GoCt Some Rope
G  HaA#ve Been Told
D  I PCromise You
G  HaA#ve Been True
D  LetC Me Take A Ride
G  CutA# Yourself
D  WanCt Some My Help
G PleaA#se Myself
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Polly?

The chords for Polly are: Em, G, D, C, A#

What is the original key of Polly?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing Polly?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Polly in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Polly be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Polly on ukulele?

Chord Polly can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Polly?

Polly uses 5 chords: Em, G, D, C, A#

What is the easiest way to play Polly?

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 Polly released in?

Polly was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Polly?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Polly 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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