Nada Surf
"Popular"
Riff: (clean)
e|---------------------------------|
B|-----0-------0-------0-------0---|
G|---------------------------------| 3
D|---------------------------------| X
A|-3-3-----3-3---3-2-2-----------2-|
E|-------------------------0-0-----|
e|---------------------------------|
B|---------------------------------|
G|-----0-------0-------0-------0---| 1
D|-------2-------2-------2-------2-| X
A|-3-3-----3-3-----2-2-----2-2-----|
E|---------------------------------| (repeat)
Chorus: (distortion/overdrive)
C G [E] [D] (another guitar comes in for the
e|-----| |---------| last 2 chords of the chorus
B|-----| |---------| and plays this progression)
G|-----| |-9\7-7\5-|
D|-7-5-| |---------| *down strokes on chords
A|-7-5-| |-7\5-5\3-|
E|-5-3-| |---------|
Intro: Riff 1X
VERSE 1:
Three important rules for breaking up
Don't put off breaking up when you know you want to
Prolonging the situation only makes it worse
Tell him honestly, simply, kindly, but firmly
Don't make a big production
Don't make up elaborate stories
This will help you avoid a big tear-jerking scene
If you want to date other people, say so
Be prepared for the boy to feel hurt and rejected
Even if you've gone together for only a short and time
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And haven't been too serious
There's still a feeling of rejection when someone says
She prefer the company of others to your exclusive company
But if your honest and direct and avoid making
A flowery emotional speech when you break the news
The boy will respect you for your frankness and honestly
He'll respect the honest and straightforward manner in
which you told him your decision unless he's a real jerk
or crybaby you'll remain friends
CHORUS 1:
C G
I'm head of the class, I'm popular
C G
I'm quarterback, I'm popular
C G
My mom says I'm a catch, I'm popular
C[E] G[D]
I'm never last picked, I'm the a cheer-leading chic
VERSE 2:
Being atractive is the most important thing there is
If you want to catch the biggest fish in your pond
You have to be as atractive as possible
Make sure to keep you hair spotless and clean
Wash it at least every two weeks once every two weeks
And if you see "Johnny Football Hero" in the hall
Tell him he played a great game
Tell him you liked his article in the news paper
CHORUS 2:
I'm the party star, I'm popular
I've got my own car, I'm popular
I never get caught, I'm popular
I make football bets, I'm the teachers pet
VERSE 3:
I propose we suport a one-month limit on going steady
I think it would keep people more able to deal
With weird situations and get to know more people
I think if your ready to go out with Johnny
Now's the time to tell him about your one-month limit
He won't mind he'll apreciate your fresh look on dating
And once you've dated someone else you can date him again
*(kick in distortion)
I'm sure he'll like it everyone will apreciate it
You're so novel what a good idea
You can keep your time to yourself
You don't need date insurance
You can go out with whoever you want to
Every boy everyboy in the whole world could be yours
If you'll just listen to my plan
The teenage guy to popularity
CHORUS 1
CHORUS 2 (with last 2 phrases reversed)
Any questions or comments:
Joe, Superjoe45@yahoo.com
